The two fallopian tubes, on the right and left side of the uterus, come off the uterus as pencil-thick tubes (med. term: tube, pl. tubes) and lie with their free funnel-shaped end against the ovaries.
From there, the fallopian tubes pick up the egg and transport it to the uterus. Pain in the area of the fallopian tubes can have many different causes. Severe pain in the abdomen can be acute or chronic and can manifest itself as stabbing, pulling, dull, drilling or cramping.
Pain during ovulationFor example, if there is pain in the lower abdomen, appendicitis or tubal pregnancy (tubal pregnancy) must always be ruled out. Tubal pain can also indicate endometriosis or cancer of the ovary. Often, in combination with pain in the fallopian tube, there is also severe vaginal bleeding, fever, back pain or pain during sexual intercourse.
In most cases, digestive problems or infections of the urinary tract are triggers for abdominal pain. It is often difficult to define the exact location of the pain, because even if the pain is felt in the region of the fallopian tubes, the cause of the pain may be in another organ such as the intestine. Frequently, there is discomfort and pain in the region of the fallopian tubes during menstruation, which is often felt as very unpleasant, but can be considered harmless.
A pulling or pricking in the lower abdomen can also be an indication of ovulation. It is not uncommon for abdominal pain to occur during ovulation. Often abdominal pain is also triggered or intensified by psychological stress.
In the case of chronic pain in the area of the fallopian tubes, the cause can also be inflammation of the bowel. If the fallopian tube pain does not subside, if it increases over time or if accompanying symptoms such as fever, vomiting or nausea occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately. An emergency situation is also given with signs of an acute abdomen (stomach) such as blood in the stool or urine or signs of shock (low blood pressure combined with a fast heartbeat).
