| Left untreated in women, the bacteria can spread to the fallopian tubes and ovaries, and may lead to sterility. |
| At the upper corners of the uterus, the fallopian tubes connect the uterus to the ovaries. |
| Organisms that preferentially attack the fallopian tubes include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis and mixed aerobes and anaerobes. |
| The fallopian tubes are also needed for sperm capacitation and egg fertilisation. |
| The remaining uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes were otherwise unremarkable. |
| Difficulty getting pregnant is a common problem for women with endometriosis, especially if the endometrial tissue is near the fallopian tubes. |
