Conditions
Adhesions form after infection, endometriosis or surgery and can bind the ovaries, tubes and bowel, distorting the anatomy so an egg cannot reach the tube. They are seen at laparoscopy and can sometimes be divided, though they may re-form.
Also known as: scar tissue, pelvic adhesions
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.