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Many women experience problems in conceiving. While there are numerous causes for infertility, the blockage in the fallopian tube is one of the most common reasons. In 20% of female infertility cases, a blocked fallopian tube is the leading cause. Before we delve more into this subject, let us know more about fallopian tubes.
Fallopian tubes are a pair of thin tubes that branch out (Fimbriae) to the pelvic cavity, one on either side of the uterus. At the utero-tubal junction, the fallopian tubes open to the uterine cavity. This portion of the fallopian tube is called isthmus
With the help of Fimbriae, an egg that is released by the ovary gets into the fallopian tube. From here begins the journey of the egg to the uterus. In between the journey, towards the middle of the fallopian tube, there is a section of the tube called Ampullary where fertilization of an egg takes place. If the egg is fertilized, it will get implanted in the uterine wall and develop into a fetus. Thus, the egg produced in the ovary reaches the uterus through fallopian tubes.
As the name suggests, a woman will have blocked fallopian tubes, if the tubes are obstructed due to some reason. It can happen to one or both the tubes. Likewise, the blockage can happen in any part of the tube. Different kinds of blockage can occur in fallopian tubes. In some cases, doctors have also diagnosed that there are diseases that may block certain parts of the tube more than the other parts.
Based on the cause and location of the blockage, there are different types of blockages. Some of them are as under:
A blockage can happen in one or both fallopian tubes. Some of the causes of the blockage are:
If the doctor suspects a blockage in the fallopian tube, some test is undertaken to confirm the same. Some of the common tests used to diagnose blocked fallopian tubes are:
A blockage in the fallopian tubes makes it difficult to conceive but not necessarily impossible. As mentioned above, women have a pair of fallopian tubes, i.e., there are two tubes, one for each ovary. If there is a blockage in one of the tubes, you can still get pregnant if the other side is in working order. However, if both the tubes are blocked, treatment is needed to resolve the blockage.
Blocked fallopian tubes can hamper a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. But with the advancement in medical technology, there are many treatment options available to unblock the fallopian tubes. A surgical procedure is an option for reopening the fallopian tubes. Depending on the location and how far the blockage is, different types of surgeries (either open or laparoscopic) are performed. Some of them are as below:
So don’t lose heart if you are diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes. Consult with your doctor and look for a treatment plan most suitable for you.
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