Sactosalpinx - Causes and Signs of Sactosalpinx

The following types of sactosalpinx are distinguished:

• unilocular or simple - the pathological process develops in one fallopian tube;
• follicular - characterized by several formations in the cavity of the fallopian tube.

By the type of accumulated fluid, sactosalpinxes are:

• hydrosalpinx - serous fluid accumulates in the lumen of the tube;
• pyosalpinx - if purulent masses or infected fluid accumulate in the fallopian tube.

The following forms of sactosalpinx are distinguished:

• acute or active form - occurs with primary disease as a result of a number of reasons;
• chronic or sluggish form – develops in the absence of proper treatment of acute sactosalpinx. Without treatment, the chronic form can lead to various diseases of the reproductive system.

Causes

Causes of sactosalpinx development:

• impaired patency of the fallopian tubes for exudate, which is normally secreted by their walls;
• chronic inflammation of the reproductive system;
• infectious or chronic diseases of the reproductive system;
• lack of long-term treatment of any diseases of the reproductive and genital system;
• inflammation in the uterine appendages (adnexitis);
• genital endometriosis;
• laparotomy;
• peritonitis;
• salpingoophoritis isalpingitis;
• infectious diseases of the genital tract (such as chlamydia, gonorrhea);
• adhesive processes in the fallopian tubes;
• surgical sterilization;
• impaired blood supply to the pelvic organs;
• various surgical interventions in the organs of the reproductive system;
• hypothermia.

This disease can lead to the formation of strands between the appendages and the uterus, which in the future can lead to the development of infertility, as well as ectopic pregnancy.

Sometimes, due to the created pressure, the contents of the sactosalpinx can spill into the uterine cavity, which leads to a relapse of the disease.

Symptoms

Symptoms of sactosalpinx depend, most often, on the inflammatory process, severity of the pathology, duration of the disease, and the age of the patient. Also, symptoms can be affected by various processes both in the uterine appendages and in the uterus itself.

In the early stages of development, sactosalpinx is asymptomatic.

Symptoms:

• dysmenorrhea;
• menstrual irregularities;
• fainting during the menstrual cycle;
• aching, pulling pain in the pelvic area;
• acute and throbbing pain in the lower abdomen;
• sharp pain in the ovaries;
• discomfort and a feeling of heaviness in the groin area;
• loss of strength;
• general malaise;
• violation heart palpitations;
• fatigue;
• inflammatory processes in the ovaries;
• increased body temperature;
• increased salivation;
• vomiting is possible;
• vaginal discharge (characteristic of the valve type of formation);
• infertility;
• ectopic pregnancies.

Menstrual irregularities and discharge are not always symptoms of this disease.

Diagnostics

If you experience irregularities in your menstrual cycle, as well as severe pain in the pelvic area, you must make an appointment with a gynecologist. You can make an appointment with a doctor online. The doctor will conduct a gynecological examination and consultation. When palpating, you can feel an elastic formation (painless or slightly painful) between the uterus and ovary. Based on the patient's survey and initial examination, the specialist will prescribe additional diagnostic tests to determine a more accurate diagnosis.

The following methods are used to diagnose sactosalpinx:

• ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs;
• hysterosalpingography (X-ray examination);
• laparoscopy surgery (allows for simultaneous diagnosis and removal of sactosalpinx).

Treatment

Conservative and radical methods are used to treat sactosalpinx. When using any method of treating sactosalpinx, it is first necessary to eliminate the inflammatory processes.

With early diagnosis of the disease, conservative methods of treatment are used. The doctor prescribes antibacterial and physiotherapy. In this case, there is a fairly favorable prognosis.

With chronic sactosalpinx, a radical method of treatment is used, which is performed by a surgeon. For this, a laparoscopy operation is performed. After the operation, there are no guarantees of complete restoration of the functionality of the fallopian tube. If the damage to the fallopian tube is very severe, then it is removed, since in this case it is a source of infections in the body, and it loses its functionality.

Prevention

Prevention of sactosalpinx includes the following:

• prevention of artificial abortions;
• prevention of infections in the postpartum period;
• avoiding hypothermia;
• lead an active lifestyle;
• proper nutrition;
• good rest;
• avoid promiscuous sex.