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Hydrosalpinx From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A   hydrosalpinx   is a distally blocked   fallopian tube   filled with   serous   or clear fluid. The blocked tube may become substantially distended giving the tube a characteristic sausage-like or retort-like shape. The condition is often bilateral and the affected tubes may reach several centimeters in diameter. The blocked tubes cause   infertility . A fallopian tube filled with blood is a   hematosalpinx , and with pus a   pyosalpinx. Hydrosalpinx is a   composite   of the Greek words ὕδωρ (hydro - "water") and σαλπιγξ (salpinx - ' "trumpet"); its plural is   hydrosalpinges . Contents ·          1   Etiology ·          2   Symptoms ·          3   Diagnosis ·          4   Prevention ·          5   Management 5.1   IVF and hydrosalpinx ·          6   History ·          7   See also ·          8   References ·          9   External links Etiology The major cause for

What is Adenomyosis & What are Adhesions

What is Adenomyosis?     Adenomyosis is where endometriosis is found within the muscle wall of the uterus.  A gynaecologist may be suspicious adenomyosis is present because of symptoms and the uterus can look and feel 'bulky'.  Some women can have both adenomyosis and endometriosis.   The symptoms of adenomyosis often respond well to medical treatment and an IUS (Intrauterine System) is often offered. A hysterectomy is sometimes recommended to remove the uterus but this will depend on many factors including your choice. What are Adhesions?   Adhesions are bands of fibrous scar tissue which cause organs or tissue to stick together in an abnormal way eg, the ovary to the pelvic side wall. They may be congenital, or caused by endometriosis or indeed by surgery.  Adhesions can cause pain and disrupt normal function. Adhesions should be removed during surgery and every precaution taken to prevent their recurrence. They often look like rubber bands and or cobwebs! Parac