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salpingitis
signs and symptoms
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pain during ovulation, menstruation, or sex
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possible complications
the spread of infection to other areas of the body, including the uterus and ovaries
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tubal scarring, adhesions, and blockages, which can lead to infertility
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diagnostic tests
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Swab test of your vagina and cervix. This will determine the type of bacterial infection you may have.
Transvaginal or abdominal ultrasound. These imaging tests look at your fallopian tubes and other areas of your reproductive tract.
Hysterosalpingogram. This is a special type of X-ray that uses an iodine-based dye injected through the cervix. It helps your doctor look for blockages in your fallopian tubes.
treatment
If the infection has caused an abscess, your doctor may perform laparoscopic surgery to drain it.
If the infection has caused scars or adhesions to form, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove the damaged areas.
If your fallopian tubes are filled with fluid, your doctor will perform surgery to drain the fluid or remove the fluid-filled area
definition
is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, caused by bacterial infection