Do you know that a blocked Fallopian tube can cause infertility? Yes, Fallopian tube blockage is one of the reasons for not getting a successful pregnancy. In this article, you will get a brief idea of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of blocked Fallopian tubes.
What Is Fallopian Tube?
The Fallopian tube is a part of women’s reproductive system where the ovum and sperm meet, fertilize, and then travel through to reach the uterus. One end of two Fallopian tubes is attached to the uterus and the other end hangs freely near both ovaries for easy collection of the ovum secreted from ovaries.
What is a Blocked Fallopian Tube and Its Types?
When a blockage appears anywhere in the tube, it is called a Blocked Fallopian tube. The blockages are obstacles in fertilizing eggs and traveling of fertilized eggs to the uterus. Women with blocked Fallopian tube are unable to conceive. However, through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) you can conceive without complications.
According to the place of blockage, it is classified as below-mentioned:
- Unilateral Blockage: When only one tube is blocked
- Bilateral Blockage: When both tubes are blocked
- Proximal Blockage: When blockage is near the uterus
- Interstitial: When the blockage is in the middle of the tube
- Distal: When the blockage is near or at the end of the tube.
Symptoms of Blockage in Fallopian Tube
There are a few symptoms that occur due to a blocked Fallopian tube and if you face any of these, you should check the condition of your Fallopian tubes.
- One of the major symptoms is unable to conceive even after trying for one year.
- Mild to severe pain in the lower abdomen with painful urination and intercourse.
- Mild pain in both sides of the abdomen.
- History of PID(Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), Tuberculosis, and infection in other parts of the female genital tract.
- History of open surgeries and infections.
Causes Of Blockage in Fallopian Tube
There can be a lot of reasons behind a blocked fallopian tube. Here is the list of causes you may consider.
- STI( sexually transmitted infections) such as Chlamydia Tuberculosis, and Gonorrhea
- PID(pelvic inflammatory disease), due to this disease the tube could be filled and blocked with adhesions and fluid.
- Endometriosis, due to this some unnecessary tissues grow inside the tube and block it.
- Ectopic Pregnancy, This happens when a fertilized egg does not travel to the uterus but instead stays inside the tube and blocks it.
- Appendix infection or burst appendix can cause a blocked fallopian tube.
- Fibroids can create pressure and block the tube.
- Any previous Fallopian tube surgery can lead to blockage.
Treatment For Blocked Fallopian Tube
Treatments are offered by medical practitioners based on the type and severity of the symptoms and cause. Fertility Specialist in Delhi can help you with advanced treatments when a surgical intervention is suggested by doctors.
- Laparoscopy and Tubal Cannulation: When the tubes are healthy and the block is at either end of the tube, the removal of the blockage is manageable.
- Laparoscopic Removal: When the tube gets damaged, the block is in the interstitial area, and fluid is seen in the tube then it is advised to remove the tubes. These types of tubes do not help to conceive but are rather harmful.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a revolutionary treatment that helps a woman conceive even without a Fallopian tube. In this treatment, the ovum meets sperm at the lab and gets fertilized. Then inserted in the mother’s womb to bypass the functionality of the Fallopian tube.
Conclusion
There could be many reasons for the Blocked Fallopian tube which are uncontrollable. However, with the help of In vitro fertilization (IVF), a successful pregnancy is possible with a blocked fallopian tube or even without it.
