Conditions
A hydrosalpinx is a tube that is blocked at its far end and distended with fluid, often after infection or surgery. The fluid can leak into the uterus and substantially reduces IVF success. Removing or clipping the affected tube before IVF improves outcomes, and is standard advice in Australia.
Also known as: blocked tube with fluid, hydrosalpinges
Related Australia guides
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.