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Fallopian tubeIn mammals, one of two tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. An egg is fertilized by sperm in the Fallopian tubes, which are lined with cells whose cilia move the egg towards the uterus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Sex education, euphemistically called ``Learning About Myself and Others,'' or ``LAMO,'' meant hours of sitting next to boys in class, giggling and blushing while anatomical blueprints were affixed to the chalkboard and a teacher pointed out fallopian tubes and urethras (snicker, snicker) with a long wooden pointer. The "buried" findings regarding thyroid problems, cervical cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome, blocked fallopian tubes, and pelvic inflammatory disease specifically mentioned by Dr. Complications caused to women by chlamydia can include infertility, damage to the fallopian tubes and ectopic pregnancy. |
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