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Fertility Glossary

Hydrosalpinx

A fluid-filled, blocked fallopian tube.

Hydrosalpinx can reduce IVF success rates, and removal or clipping of the tube before transfer is often recommended.

Related terms

Fallopian tube

The tube connecting the ovary to the uterus.

HSG (hysterosalpingogram)

An X-ray test of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

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