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THE FALLOPIAN TUBES

The fallopian tubes are two narrow, flexible tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. They are the passageways through which eggs travel after being released from the ovaries. Fertilization of the egg by sperm usually happens here.

  • Carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus

  • Provide the site where sperm and egg meet (fertilization)

  • Support the early development of the fertilized egg (zygote) before it implants in the uterus

  • Use tiny hair-like structures (cilia) and muscular contractions to help move the egg along

FALLOPIAN TUBE BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for fallopian tube-related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Ovulation - The process when an ovary releases a mature egg into the fallopian tube, usually once per menstrual cycle

Fimbriae - Finger-like projections at the end of the tube that gently sweep the released egg into the tube

Cilia - Tiny hair-like structures lining the tube that help move the egg smoothly toward the uterus

Fertilization - The moment when a sperm cell meets and fuses with the egg, typically inside the tube

Zygote - The single-cell stage of a fertilized egg, which begins dividing as it travels toward the uterus for implantation

Tubal Blockage - A condition where the tube is partially or fully blocked, which can prevent egg and sperm from meeting

Ectopic Pregnancy - A situation where a fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus, which is unsafe and requires medical attention

WHAT THE FALLOPIAN TUBES WORK WITH

THE FALLOPIAN TUBES + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Ovaries → Release eggs into the tubes during ovulation

  2. Uterus → Receives the fertilized egg (or unfertilized egg if no conception occurs)

  3. Fimbriae → Finger-like ends of the tubes that catch the egg from the ovary

  4. Sperm → Travel up from the vagina through the uterus to meet the egg in the tube

HealthY FALLOPIAN TUBES…

Healthy fallopian tubes are essential for fertility. Blockages, scarring, or infections (like pelvic inflammatory disease) can prevent eggs and sperm from meeting. Maintaining reproductive health through regular check-ups, practicing safe sex, managing inflammation, and supporting overall pelvic health can help protect the tubes. Balanced hormones, good circulation, and a healthy microbiome also support their function.