Is Surgical the only treatment for Female Infertility ?
“In 2016, department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal reports a rare & un-predictable Hydrosalpinx diagnosis in a 65 year postmenopausal women…….”Hydrosalpinx results in 30% barren womb in Women.
It is a condition when fluid accumulates in the fallopian-tube, and the worst part, there is no outlet option. Medical denotes this condition as ‘Hydrophinx’, hydro is ‘water’ and ‘phinx’ means tube. To treat Hydrophinx, modern-medic vouch for ‘Salpingectomy’, surgery procedure, but Ayurveda’s walk is natural. Hydrosalpinx walls conception possibility in women and categorize as an Infertility factor.
Cause of Hydrosalpinx
The symptoms and causes close relates, like abdominal & pelvic aches, vaginal sticky secretion, Hydrosalpinx symptoms sometimes develop silently.
It may happen due to some unknown infection in the fallopian tube, but it is revealed mostly when females fail to conceive.
Although there are several other reasons that accounts for tubular blockage in female, they are:-
- Transmittal – During sexual intimacy chances are high of developing Chlamydia, gonorrhea infectious disease.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease – experiencing pain in pelvis or lower abdomen.
- Vaginal channel – experience transparent sticky vaginal secretion.
- Perforated-appendicitis – outcome of a ruptured appendicitis, resulting in unilateral Hydrosalpinx.
- Post-Surgery – Prior surgical history of fallopian-tube, Abdominal operation, Pelvic adhesions, Endometriosis.
Hydrosalpinx Indicators
Diagnosis – Hydrosalpinx.
- Saline Sonogram – is a trans-vaginal ultrasound diagnosis pouring sterile saline solution in the uterus to check for abnormalities in uterus, uterus-scars, fibroids, endometrial polyps.
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) displays tubal blockages. It is a type of X-ray where a special dye is introduced through the vagina and cervix.
- Sonohysterosalpingography: non-radio radiation test. In this sterile saline and air is passed through woman’s cervix and it provides more accurate picture of fallopian tube blockage & uterus cavity
- Laparoscopy – also known as Keyhole surgery. The internal tubular blockage is viewed by incising key-hole opening and passing a camera inside,
Hydrosalpinx and Infertility
Hydrosalpinx obstructs the passage between ovary and uterus which makes fertilization impossible. On the 14th day after the menses cycle the ovary releases an egg to path till uterus and this is possible if the fallopian tube pathway is clear.
Fertilization happens in the fallopian tube as sperm and egg combines here. But in a Hydrosalpinx condition the fallopian is completely choked with fluid accumulation that restricts the fertilization as the egg and sperms are not able to fuse. This leads to infertility in women where conception does not happen. But if the other tube is blockage free then chances of conceiving exists.The fluid accumulation in the tube might leak into the uterus too which is a threatening condition on embryo implant.
Natural Treatment of Hydrosalpinx & Home Remedies for Hydrosalphinx
The condition of Hydrosalpinx can be treated if the fluid accumulation in the fallopian tube is drained out. Modern medical approach is removal via surgery, but not in Ayurveda.
The dietary in hydrosalpinx is important along with medicinal treatment in Hydrosalpinx. Panchakarma treatment in Hydrosalpinx is considered most effective.
The initial step is the diet control in Hydrosalpinx.. It is advised to avoid foods involving red-meat, dairy produce, gluten, soy, sugar, fruits- non organic, refined carbohydrates & vegetable oils.
Diet Addition
- Flaxseeds, Walnuts
- Ginger & Turmeric
- Pineapple
- Broccoli, Beets, Green-leaf vegetables
- Salmon, Bone-broth & Healthy fats
Others
- Regular exercise stimulates movement in the blocked tube to ooze out.
- Customizing to healthy life-style like scheduling proper meal timing,
- Balance diet – No overeating or less intake, should be at an optimum quantity.
- Yogis stances – The Yoga poses which involve stretch-stay pose is also beneficial in tubular blockage.
- Yogic Meditation – Reduces stress and enhances fertility.
- Alcohol Consumption – Consider reducing the intake of alcohol and tobacco.
- Ayurvedic Massage – Medicated herbal oil massage recommended on abdomen part. Marma therapy regulates functioning of fallopian tube & improves circulation increasing the chances of rupturing adhesions around the fallopian tube.
Consider consulting the Doctor before taking up a natural method for tubular-block.
Ayurvedic Treatment – Hydrosalpinx
Ayurveda’s reputation inclines toward natural procedure and treatment for hydrosalpinx without operating. In Ayurveda mostly medicine treatment of hydrosalpinx is done.
Ayurveda sub-classifies Hydrosalpinx condition as Vata, Kapha and Pitta which is responsible for constriction, swelling and inflammation. Ayurveda aims to cure the three root factors using natural herbs and therapeutic procedures. Only in Ayurveda Hydrosalpinx treatment without surgery is possible.
Uttara basti oil medication (Yavakshara Taila) is the best Ayurvedic treatment for Hydrosalpinx. Herbs are considered to be used as per patient’s need and before initiating Uttar-Basti therapy vaginal sterilization is done using specific decoction. For naturally healing Hydrosalpinx it is suggested to consult an Ayurvedic doctor.
Dr Chanchal Sharma – Takeaway Tips
In Hydrosalpinx chances of conception is positive, but high possibility of miscarriage attaches with it
Hydrosalpinges is a condition of dual-tubular blockage which restricts natural pregnancy.
In 2016, the department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal reports a rare & un-predictable Hydrosalpinx diagnosis in a 65 year postmenopausal women. She didn’t have any symptoms, no previous abdominal surgery, no family history with gynecological cancer, except for vaginal discharge with foul smell. (Ref source- https://bit.ly/3aBCG7H)
It is advised not to overlook reproductive and abdomen abnormalities, and neither should self-assume the symptoms and treatment of hydrosalpinx. Hydrosalpinx causes female infertility in females. Even if there are no symptoms of Hydrosalpinx but still it is not an absolute indication of not having it. Female-Infertility treatment has a better option to go with, without surgery, the Ayurvedic treatment.For Ayurvedic infertility treatment do consult us and visit our website.
Women planning to conceive must read below:
PCOS/PCOD || TB Infection || Panchakarma for Fertility ||
Fallopian Tube Blockage || Hydrosalpinx Treatment || Male Infertility || Female-Infertility
