Hydrosalpinx

A hydrosalpinx is referred to as a distally blocked fallopian tube, which is filled with clear or serous fluid. The literal meaning of the term is “blocked water tube”, which may become considerably distended that gives the tube a shape of a sausage or a retorted shape. Such condition is mostly bilateral, while the affected tubes could be several centimeters in diameters. The blocked tubes can cause infertility. A fallopian tube filled with blood is known as a hematosalpinx, and when it is filled with pus, it is known as a pyosalpinx. The formation of hydrosalpinx occurs due to a pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which can be reduced through certain steps. Since hydrosalpinx follows a pelvic infection, a proper and early treatment through antibiotics is recommended.