Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Fimbrial microbiopsy.

I A Brosens, G Vasquez

    The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    The percentage of ciliated cells in the fallopian tube fimbria is consistent between oviducts and varies with reproductive status. Reduced ciliation is observed during pregnancy, contraception, and after pelvic inflammatory disease, potentially impacting ovum transport.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    First Measurement of Time-Dependent CP Violation in the Flavor-Changing Neutral-Current Decay B^{0}→K_{S}^{0}μ^{+}μ^{-}.

    Physical review letters·2026
    Same author

    Measurement of the Top-Quark Production Cross Section and Charge Asymmetry at LHCb.

    Physical review letters·2026
    Same author

    Searches for B^{0}→K^{+}π^{-}τ^{+}τ^{-} and B_{s}^{0}→K^{+}K^{-}τ^{+}τ^{-} Decays.

    Physical review letters·2026
    Same author

    First Evidence of the B_{s}^{0}→K^{-}π^{+}γ Decay.

    Physical review letters·2026
    Same author

    Precision Measurement of CP Violation and Branching Fractions in B^{±}→K_{S}^{0}h^{±} (h=π, K) Decays and Search for the Rare Decay B_{c}^{±}→K_{S}^{0}K^{±}.

    Physical review letters·2026
    Same author

    First Observation of the B[over ¯]_{s}^{0}→Λ_{c}^{+}Λ[over ¯]_{c}^{-} Decay and Evidence for the B[over ¯]^{0}→Λ_{c}^{+}Λ[over ¯]_{c}^{-} Decay.

    Physical review letters·2026
    Same journal

    Elective Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    The Journal of reproductive medicine·2022
    Same journal

    Choriocarcinoma in Situ in a Partial Hydatidiform Mole A: Case Report.

    The Journal of reproductive medicine·2018
    Same journal

    Isolated Recurrent Hematotrachelos After Abdominal Myomectomy A Case Report.

    The Journal of reproductive medicine·2018
    Same journal

    Live Birth from Electively Cryopreserved Oocytes: A Feasible Option for Couples Opposed to Embryo Cryopreservation A Case Report.

    The Journal of reproductive medicine·2018
    Same journal

    Prevalence and Risk Factors of Ejaculation Failure on the Day of Operation Among Chinese Males Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technique Treatments.

    The Journal of reproductive medicine·2018
    Same journal

    Efficacy and Safety of Perioperative Use of Epinephrine for Laparoscopic Myomectomy in Infertile Women with Symptomatic Solitary Intramural Uterine Fibroids A Randomized Clinical Trial.

    The Journal of reproductive medicine·2018
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Reproductive Biology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The fimbria, the finger-like projections of the fallopian tube, play a crucial role in ovum pickup.
    • Ciliated cells within the fimbria are essential for tubal transport of the egg.
    • Understanding factors influencing ciliated cell percentages is vital for reproductive health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the percentage of ciliated cells on the fimbrial surface in women.
    • To investigate correlations in ciliation between the two oviducts.
    • To determine how reproductive status and gynecological conditions affect fimbrial ciliation.

    Main Methods:

    • Microbiopsies were collected from the fimbrial surface of 70 women.
    • The percentage of ciliated cells was determined for each sample.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Data were analyzed in relation to the women's reproductive status and gynecological history.

    • Main Results:

    • A strong correlation exists between ciliated cell percentages in both oviducts.
    • Normal fertile women exhibit 54-70% ciliated cells, consistent across the menstrual cycle.
    • Ciliated cell percentages decrease in hypoestrogenic amenorrhea, pregnancy, and with steroid contraception.
    • Pelvic inflammatory disease sequelae can lead to fimbrial deciliation; endometriosis typically does not.
    • Extreme deciliation with squamous metaplasia may indicate impaired ovum transport.

    Conclusions:

    • Fimbrial ciliation is consistent between oviducts and influenced by hormonal status and disease.
    • Conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease and hormonal changes significantly alter ciliation.
    • Defective ovum transport may be linked to severe fimbrial deciliation and squamous metaplasia.