The fallopian tube is the canal to a woman’s eggs and up to 30 percent of infertility is caused by a blockage of one or both tubes. Fertilization occurs when the egg is released from the ovary into the uterus. However, if one or both fallopian tubes are blocked then...
Tubal Disorders & Treatments
There are a variety of different factors that can influence fertility levels. One of these is the fallopian tubes, which are the pathway leading the ovum to the uterus. These tubes can become blocked, preventing eggs from getting to the uterus, resulting in the...
Fallopian tubes are thin tubes located on each side of a woman’s uterus that help lead the mature egg from the ovaries to the uterus. When an obstruction prevents the egg from traveling down the tube, this is referred to as having a blocked fallopian tube, also known...
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Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is the Medical Director at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), bringing over 30 years of specialized experience in reproductive medicine to patients in the Raleigh area. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, he completed his medical degree and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.