What does it mean when the shape of the fallopian tube is described as "rigid" or "stiff"?
Rigid shape of fallopian tube refers to the damage of the physiological structure of the fallopian tube, which makes it become stiff. The main cause of the rigid shape of the fallopian tube is chronic salpingitis. After chronic salpingitis occurs, the fallopian tube becomes thicker, and its physiological structure is destroyed, leading to the stiffness of the fallopian tube. In addition, fallopian tube tuberculosis and congenital fallopian tube dysplasia can also lead to the stiffness of the fallopian tube.
1. Segmental deficiency in the middle of the fallopian tube: This condition is similar to the morphology of fallopian tube sterilization surgery, and the tissues of the deficient segment present fibromuscular under the microscope. If this condition coexists with uterine malformation, the possibility of pregnancy is very small, and these fallopian tube plastic surgeries are prone to cause ectopic pregnancy.
2. Bilateral fallopian tube deficiency: In general, bilateral fallopian tube deficiency occurs together with uterine malformations such as uterine absence and residual uterus.
3. Fallopian tube malformation: Fallopian tube malformation generally includes incomplete fallopian tube development, atresia malformation, and congenital closure.
4. Unilateral fallopian tube deficiency: Unilateral fallopian tube deficiency often occurs together with the deficiency of the uterus on the same side.
5. Curling, shortening, or sacculation of the fallopian tube: Curling, shortening, or sacculation of the fallopian tube is mainly caused by the mother taking some preparations during pregnancy.
