Female Infertility
Proximal Tubal Obstruction
Blockage at the cornual end of the fallopian tube prevents sperm from reaching the egg. Often due to tubal spasm, polyps, or salpingitis isthmica nodosa.
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Overview
Overview
Blockage at the cornual end of the fallopian tube prevents sperm from reaching the egg. Often due to tubal spasm, polyps, or salpingitis isthmica nodosa.
Symptoms
No natural conception despite regular unprotected sex
Usually asymptomatic
Discovered on HSG
Causes
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Salpingitis isthmica nodosa2
Endometriosis3
Tubal spasm at HSG4
Previous infectionHow It's Diagnosed
HSG
Fluoroscopic tubal cannulation
Laparoscopy + chromopertubation
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