Fallopian tube disorders | Nuffield Health

A fertilised egg remains in the tube for several days and then passes to the uterus where it implants.

Blocked or diseased fallopian tubes can cause infertility. Infection or scarring in the area can sometimes be treated using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgical techniques. Other tests your consultant may use are:

Ultrasound
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) – an x-ray of your uterus and fallopian tubes. This investigation assesses the quality of your fallopian tubes; indicating how easily eggs can pass from your fallopian tubes to the uterus.

Our experienced consultant gynaecologists can diagnose and treat fallopian tube disorders.

In cases where the tubes remain blocked our expert Assisted Conception teams can help you start a family.

Related tests and scans

Gynaecological ultrasound

A Gynaecological ultrasound is often used to examine conditions affecting the organs in a woman's pelvis - the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a radiological test to examine your fallopian tubes for blockage or scarring.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive scan that uses sound waves to create live images from the inside of the body.

Related treatments and procedures

Adnexal surgery

Adnexal surgery is performed on the organs near your uterus such as your ovaries, fallopian tubes or on ovarian cysts.

Egg donation

You can use donated eggs if you do not have any eggs of your own or they are very low in numbers. Donated eggs are fertilised in our specialist laboratory with your partner’s sperm, then transferred to you.

Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy involves the surgical removal of a woman's uterus.

Laparoscopy

A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows your consultant to diagnose and treat conditions affecting your abdomen and pelvis.

Reversal of sterilisation

In some cases it is possible to reverse female sterilisation.