US Medical Term · anatomy
Fallopian Tube
Trompa de Falopio
Also: Trompa uterina (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Fallopian Tube |
| Spanish (Español) | Trompa de Falopio |
| Chinese (中文) | 輸卵管 |
| Korean (한국어) | 나팔관 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Vòi trứng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Fallopian tube |
| Portuguese (Português) | Tuba uterina |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ท่อนำไข่ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 卵管 |
What it means
The fallopian tubes are two narrow tubes, one connected to each side of the uterus, that serve as the pathway for eggs released from the ovaries to reach the uterus. When ovulation occurs, the egg travels through the fallopian tube, where it may be fertilized by sperm. If a fertilized egg cannot reach the uterus and implants inside the tube instead, this is called an ectopic pregnancy — a medical emergency. Blocked or scarred fallopian tubes are a common cause of female infertility. Infections, endometriosis, and prior surgeries can damage the tubes. Doctors may use an X-ray dye test (hysterosalpingogram) to check if the tubes are open.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor said one of my fallopian tubes is blocked and that may affect my fertility.
El médico dijo que una de las trompas de Falopio está bloqueada y eso puede afectar la fertilidad.
I had an ectopic pregnancy in my fallopian tube.
Tuve un embarazo ectópico en la trompa de Falopio.
Can you explain what happens when a fallopian tube is scarred or damaged?
¿Puede explicarme qué ocurre cuando una trompa de Falopio está con cicatrices o dañada?
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Last reviewed: September 2026