blocked fallopian tube
Blocked fallopian tube occurs when an obstruction prevents moving eggs in uterus, which impedes fertilization and eventually pregnancy.
Fallopian tubes are the delicate passages in a woman’s reproductive system where egg meets sperm. They are literally the place where human life begins. Fallopian tubes can become blocked by adhesions (internal scars) that form when the body heals from an earlier surgery, infection, inflammation or trauma.
Causes of blocked fallopian tube
– Pelvic inflammatory disease
– Endometriosis
– Any prior surgery
– Uterine infection due to abortion
Symptoms of blocked fallopian tube
– Pain during period
– Lower abdominal pain
– Pain during urination
– Unusual vaginal discharge
Treatment of blocked fallopian tube
Laparascopy, is one treatment way. In this method, blocked tubes will be opened. Success rate of this treatment depends on factors such as, location of blockage, age of patient and cause of blockage.
Less cohesion between fallopian tube and ovaries, increases risk of pregnancy after surgery.
There is low risk of pregnancy after surgery and having only one blocked but healthy fallopian tube. (about 20- 40%).
In case of Both fallopian tubes Blockage – Fertility drugs are not adequate when both tubes are blocked. In this case, Laparoscopic Surgery is the most preferable option to overcome the problem. The younger the women are, the better the chances of success. This surgery either clears the blockage or rips out tissue which is causing the problem.
Contact Dr. Mitra Bahmanpour, Gynecologist
Address: Khalij Fars Building. Next to 18th st. Velenjak. Tehran. Iran
Tell: +9821- 26641827
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+9821- 1831
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