How does a fallopian tube blockage result in female infertility?

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What Are Blocked Fallopian Tubes?

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A blocked fallopian tube is a common cause of infertility. They result when scarring, adhesions, or infections prevent the egg from traveling.

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For fertilization, sperm and eggs meet in the fallopian tube. When a tube is blocked, it prevents them from joining.

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Causes of blocked fallopian tubes

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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Sexually transmitted diseases

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Endometriosis

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Fibroids

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Past abdominal surgery

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