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Answers to common questions about fallopian tubes:

There are two Fallopian tubes, attached to either side of the upper part of the uterus and each terminating at or near one ovary. The Fallopian tubes are about 10- 14 cm long. They allow the ovum migration from the ovary to the uterus. The Fallopian tubes have small hair-like projections called cilia on the inner surface of the tube. These tubal cilia are essential to the movement of the egg through the tube into the uterus. (See female anatomy)

1- One of my fallopian tubes is blocked. My doctor told me that I could still have kids. Is he right?

Your doctor is right because only one fallopian tube is enough for pregnancy. However, your fertility is slightly decreased compare to a woman who has no blocked fallopian tube. Indeed, when ovulation occurs in the ovary which corresponds to the block tubes, the ovum will not be able to migrate, which means that one months out of two, pregnancy will not be possible.

2 - I went through a tying of the Fallopian tubes at 38 years old because I did not want any more kids (I already had 4). Since, I have met someone who absolutely wants a child with me. Is there some operation in order to make the Fallopian tubes permeable again?

Yes, this operation is possible but the result is not guarantee at all. The rate of a new permeability is weak with also a risk of extra-uterine pregnancy. 

3- I am 33 years old and two years ago, I had clips putted on my fallopian tubes but I would like them to be removed. What is the percentage of success?

Once the clips removed, surgery is necessary for a new permeability of your tubes. The rate of success for this new permeability is about 50% with also a higher risk of extra-uterine pregnancy.

4- I had Chlamydia infection several years ago. I read on your web site that Chlamydia infection could block the Fallopian tubes. How can I know if mine are blocked or not?

Only uterus and tubes scan will allow you to know if your tubes are permeable or not.

5- My husband and I, we tried to have a baby since a year but without success. I went through several exams and my doctor told me that one of my Fallopian tubes was blocked. He also told me that it was not the cause of my sterility. What do you think of it?

Your doctor is right because your second Fallopian tubes should be permeable and it is sufficient for pregnancy. However, a pregnancy will be possible only one moth out of two because ovum migration will occur only when the ovulation will occur at the permeable tube level. Therefore, it sometimes needs a long time for a woman who has only one permeable tube to be pregnant.