Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 2025;22(2):82-88

Female genital schistosomiasis (fallopian tube)

Jannah A. Tapodoc 1 ; Marie Janice Alcantara-Boquiren 1

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Keywords

Female Genital Schistosomiasis; Hydrosalpinges; Urogenital Shicstosomiasis

Country

Philippines

Language

English

Abstract

Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a chronic form of urogenital schistosomiasis, associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection. It is linked to contaminated water exposure and poverty that increases the risk of poor sexual and reproductive health in women, including infertility, and a heightened susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections. The diagnosis of FGS begins with a high index of suspicion in female patients living in Schistosoma-endemic areas who present with vaginal or pelvic symptoms with or without hematuria. This paper presents the case of a 37 year old G1P1 (0100) who presented with chronic pelvic pain due to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease with bilateral hydrosalpinges. Schistosomiasis was detected on histopathology after surgical resection of the diseased fallopian tubes. This case highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion for prompt and accurate diagnosis of FGS.