Advances in the study of tubal hydrosalpinx and the effect of its treatment strategy on ovarian response and embryo quality

VernacularTitle:输卵管积水及其治疗策略对卵巢反应和胚胎质量影响的研究进展
Author: Shulei ZHANG ¹ ; Qiumin WANG ; You WU ; Lei YAN
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1. 山东大学附属生殖医院妇科　山东大学国家辅助生殖与优生工程技术研究中心，济南250012
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Reproductive technology, assisted; Hydrosalpinx; Ovarian response; Embryo quality
From: Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(11):1179-1183
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Hydrosalpinx is one of the common causes of female infertility and a more common type of chronic tubal inflammation. Hydrosalpinx may reduce the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART) through a variety of mechanisms, including mechanical flushing of the embryo, embryo toxicity, reduced endometrial receptivity, and suppression of ovarian function. The effect of hydrosalpinx and its treatment strategy on ovarian response during controlled superovulation is controversial in existing studies, and there are fewer studies on the effect of hydrosalpinx on embryo quality. In this article, we clarify the pathophysiological mechanisms of hydrosalpinx, analyze its potential impact on ovarian response and embryo quality, and further explore the impact of therapeutic strategies for tubal hydrosalpinx on ART outcomes.