Salpingitis is the term for inflammation of the fallopian tubes. Most cases are due to an infection. The fallopian tubes are located on either side of the uterus. The hollow cavity of the fallopian tubes allow for an egg cell (ovum) that is released from the ovary to pass into the uterus. Although salpingitis is not often discussed on its own as it is part of the umbrella term pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), it is an important cause of infertility in women.
Endometriosis is a very painful condition which is found in women of childbearing age, endometriosis occurs when the tissue which lines the uterus starts to grow outside of the uterus. This tissue will usually grow on the fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, the bowels and very occasionally it can develop onto other organs in the body.
These growths are called implants and they will continue to grow, bleed and break down just as the tissue does inside the uterus, which causes the woman’s monthly period.
