Salpingitis
Salpingitis is inflammation of your fallopian tubes due to an infection. It’s a type of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Salpingitis can affect one or both fallopian tubes. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes of salpingitis.
Left untreated, salpingitis can cause long-term damage to your fallopian tubes. A healthcare provider treats salpingitis with antibiotics and in severe cases, the tube(s) may need to be removed when it continues to cause pain. Salpingitis affects up to 1 in 10 females. Often, people aren’t aware that they have salpingitis until their healthcare provider looks for causes of infertility or pelvic pain.
Symptoms of Salpingitis may include:
Smelly and/or yellow vaginal discharge.
Pain during sex, menstruation or ovulation.
Spotting between periods.
Pelvic, abdominal or lower back pain.
Fever.
Needing to pee more often.
Nausea and vomiting
Salpingitis most commonly happens because of a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual activity. Having unprotected sex increases your risk of spreading infection. While salpingitis can affect just one fallopian tube, it’s common for the infection to spread to the other fallopian tube, too.
Salpingitis can cause scars and adhesions to develop in your fallopian tubes. This can lead to blockages, which will prevent an egg from traveling through your fallopian tube.
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