What are the risks of epididymitis?
Inflammatory diseases of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - adnexitis and oophoritis. Usually they are the result of promiscuous underlying chronic diseases, poor personal hygiene and a weakened immune system. In healthy women, the appendages and the uterus is sterile, because they do not have their own microflora. They can become inflamed in contact with germs. A special danger is posed by microorganisms, sexually transmitted diseases: gonorrhea, Trichomonas, chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma. They are extremely hardy and have strong resistance to the immune system. It often happens that signs of the disease may occur, when the inflammation has already become chronic. Usually women worry about sharp and aching pain in the lower abdomen, menstrual dysfunction, fever and weakness. Work inflamed fallopian tubes and ovaries is seriously undermined if the process has a long duration.
It is worth noting that hypothermia can cause inflammation of the appendages, it is only a precipitating factor in the outbreak of the inflammatory process.
What are the chances of pregnancy after inflammation of the appendages?
Delayed treatment the inflammatory process leads to the formation of dense connective tissue that replaces the dead cells. Resulting in a thin lumen tube (1-2 mm) can "overgrow" and it will become impassable for the egg.
In addition, when inflammation occurs it affects the cells of the inner surface of the fallopian tubes and destruction of the ciliated cilia, leading to impaired peristalsis, and total loss of functions of the pipes.
Many microorganisms, such as chlamydia and Mycoplasma, can be embedded in the pipe wall, thus disrupting its work.
If a woman had two tubal pregnancy, one of the ways conception can become EKO (artificial insemination).
Inflammation of the appendages - not a sentence!
These factors significantly reduce the possibility of intrauterine pregnancy, making difficult the promotion of a fertilized egg in the uterus. This can lead to ectopic pregnancy and infertility which is difficult to treat. However, the chances of pregnancy are there, do not despair! You can use the expert advice and patience and faith in their own strength will lead to a long-awaited motherhood!