Fallopian tube is a connection between the uterus and ovaries. It plays a crucial role in natural conception, receiving egg every month and transferring the embryo to the uterus.

The obstruction usually at the far ends of the tube leads to the swelling of the area with liquid filled within. Due to this the semen may not reach the tubes and egg may not be received by the tubes thus fertilization fails. In such situation conceiving naturally is very tough.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE HYDROSALPINX?

The obstruction may be due to chlamydia or gonorrhea, any abdominal surgery in the past, pelvic inflammatory disease etc. Hydrosalpinx usually do not have any symptoms but sometimes there is pain in lower abdomen, which increases during menses and also causes permanent vaginal discharge. Ectopic pregnancy is a sign for fallopian tube disorder.

HOW WILL YOUR DOCTOR DIAGNOSE HYDROSALPINX?

Hydrosalpinx can be diagnosed through ultrasound, laparoscopy and hysterosalpingography. If both the tubes are obstructed it is impossible to get pregnany. With one tube blocked there is still chance for pregnancy but with complications such as miscarriage is higher.

Whether you are able to conceive or not with hydrosalpinx, depends upon the severity of the blockage and the treatment you are going through.