Important Factors That Impact Fertility

Women: Fallopian Tube Disease

According to the National Infertility Association of the United States of America, Fallopian tube disease accounts for approximately 20% of women infertility cases in the country. This type of condition also affects up to 5.5 million women in North America alone. To determine the state of the Fallopian tubes, and viability of conceiving a child,  a hysterosalpingogram is performed. This process involves an x-ray to see if the uterus and Fallopian tubes are blocked or obstructed by scarring. Fallopian tube disease can be incredibly painful and can also cause additional pain during sexual intercourse or the menstrual cycle. Tubal scarring or blockage can be caused by sexually transmitted disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, and even some surgeries.