The female body is full of secrets. It undergoes monthly cyclical changes. This can not be said about the body of the representative of the stronger sex. Also, a woman is able to give birth to children. This process occurs due to the presence of certain organs. These include the ovary, fallopian tube and uterus. This article will focus on one of these bodies. You will learn what the fallopian tube is and what problems can arise with it. Each representative of the fair sex should know about how the female reproductive system is arranged.
Fallopian tube: what is it?
This organ is located in the pelvis in women. It is worth noting that from birth, each girl has two fallopian tubes. The length of these organs is very small. It is no more than five (in some cases seven) centimeters. The volume of this organ is also very small. The diameter that the fallopian tube has is only a few millimeters.
The inner layer of the fallopian tube is represented by microscopic fingers called fimbriae. In normal condition, they contract freely.
Fallopian tube function
Fallopian tubes in women perform a very important transporting function. After ovulation, this organ captures the egg and slowly helps it move towards the reproductive organ. At this time, sperm entering the woman’s body fertilize the gamete. The fallopian tube, using fimbriae, pushes the ovum toward the uterus.
After entering the reproductive organ, the embryo attaches to the endometrium. From this point on, one can speak of a completed pregnancy.
Fallopian Tube Problems
Often, the fair sex has various problems with the fallopian tubes. With timely treatment, there are no consequences. However, if you neglect your health, then some diseases can lead to irreparable complications. Consider the most common ailments that occur in the fallopian tubes.
Uterine tube inflammation
This disease is diagnosed most often. Symptoms in this case may be absent altogether or be mildly expressed. The acute inflammatory process is characterized by fever, malfunction of the menstrual cycle, pain in the lower part of the peritoneum. The chronic course of this disease has practically no symptoms. However, the consequences of such a disease are very deplorable.
This disease is diagnosed using a routine gynecological examination and some tests. During manual diagnosis, the doctor may notice an increase in the genital organ. Also, the patient may complain of pain during menstruation. After such a manipulation, ultrasound diagnosis is most often prescribed. On examination, a specialist can detect an increase in the volume of the fallopian tubes. It is worth noting that in normal condition, this organ is not visible on the monitor of the ultrasound apparatus.
Inflammation of the fallopian tubes most often occurs against a background of hypothermia or some kind of infection. With prolonged absence of treatment, the pathology can go to the ovarian region or the inner layer of the uterus. In this case, the consequences can be completely unexpected.
Treatment of the inflammatory process is carried out in a conservative way. Moreover, the sooner the correction is started, the better the forecast will be in the future.
Tubal obstruction
Such a pathology in most cases is a consequence of the inflammatory process or extensive surgery. The inner layer of the fallopian tubes is partially or completely glued together. Adhesions are formed in the cavity of the organ that do not allow the egg to enter the uterus.
This pathology is detected during metrosalpingography or hysterosalpingography. Laparoscopy can also show the condition of the fallopian tubes. Obstruction in this case can be adjusted. During an ultrasound examination, a specialist cannot see the internal state of the fallopian tube. Obstruction can only be suspected due to the presence of an adhesion process in the pelvis. Also, a suspicion of such a diagnosis may arise with a prolonged absence of pregnancy.
Treatment of obstruction can only be surgical. Of course, in our time there are anti-adhesion medications that help break the pathological thin films, but the effect of this correction is not always positive. Most often, a laparoscopic method is chosen for treatment. The doctor performs miniaturization of the separation of adhesions and restores the patency of the pipe.
It is worth noting that some cases are very complex. At the same time, the adhesion process cannot be cured. Sometimes such a pathology requires the removal of the fallopian tubes. If there is one organ, an independent pregnancy can occur. However, if both fallopian tubes are removed, then conception can occur only outside the woman's body.
Fallopian tube rupture
Such a pathology can occur with an ectopic pregnancy. Cases are also known when damage to the fallopian tube occurred as a result of hydrosalpinx.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when this organ is not working properly. Most often, the adhesion process leads to this pathology. Before damage to the tube, a woman may feel fullness, pain in the lower abdomen. Minor bleeding also occurs with a positive pregnancy test. The treatment in this case is only surgical. It is worth noting that with timely correction there is a chance to preserve the organ in which the pathological embryo develops.
Hydrosalpinx is the accumulation of fluid in a pipe. It appears as a result of the inflammatory process or due to the appearance of a neoplasm, which can be benign or malignant. Treatment may be surgical or conservative. Moreover, the choice of method depends on the complexity of the situation. If the pipe ruptures, an urgent surgical correction is necessary.
Conclusion
Now you know what female fallopian (uterine) tubes are. Remember about the ailments that are most often found in everyday life. The fallopian tube is a direct route to pregnancy. However, in the absence of these elements in the woman's body, conception can also occur. In this case, fertilization is carried out artificially.
Take care of your female health!