Salpingitis is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, caused by bacterial infection. Common causes of salpingitis include sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea and chlamydia. Salpingitis is a common cause of female infertility because it can damage the fallopian tube. Treatment options include antibiotics.

How do you treat inflamed fallopian tubes?

In most cases, salpingitis and its related infectious causes can be treated with antibiotics. This treatment has a success rate of about 85% of cases. However, in more severe cases, salpingitis may require hospitalization, where antibiotics can be administered intravenously. In rare cases, surgery may be required.

Can inflammation cause blocked fallopian tubes?

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Infections can cause the tissues of the fallopian tubes to swell, sometimes causing blockage. If left untreated, scar tissue may develop within the fallopian tubes, causing further blockage.