Fallopian tube obstruction: what is tubal factor infertility?

Infertility is when a woman fails to get pregnant even after several times of attempts within a year. If a woman does not get pregnant, it is not always the woman who is infertile. The male can also be infertile. And because of her partner’s infertility, she will not conceive.

But here, we are talking about tubal factor infertility, which is caused by the blockage in the fallopian tube. To simply the information here, it is better to divide it into parts.

• What are fallopian tubes?
• Reasons why  fallopian tubes are blocked
• Causes of blocked fallopian tubes
• symptoms of blockage in fallopian tubes
• What is Hydrosalpinx?
• causes of Hydrosalpinx
• symptoms of Hydrosalpinx
• How blocked fallopian tubes are diagnosed?
• tubal blockage Ayurvedic treatment

What are fallopian tubes?

In order to understand what fallopian tubes are, we need to understand their functioning in the female reproductive system. The female reproductive system has some important internal organs. Fallopian tubes are one of them. Others are the uterus, vagina, cervix and ovaries.

Ovaries produce eggs (ovum). Every month, usually one egg is released from one of the ovaries. Then, this egg travels through the fallopian tube to reach the uterus. The egg and sperm move in the opposite direction. And most often, the sperm fertilizes the egg in the fallopian tube.

After the fertilization, the egg travels to the uterus and establishes itself on the lining of the uterus. It starts to grow there until the time of delivery. Now, you have understood the role of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system. Fallopian tubes play a vital role in the initial stage for pregnancy to happen.

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Reasons why fallopian tubes are blocked

Blocked fallopian tubes may not allow the conception to take place, which may cause infertility. It is important for the fallopian tubes to remain open to receive the male’s sperm and to let the egg pass through. But there are causes that could create a blockage in the fallopian tube. They are:

• sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• endometriosis
• ectopic pregnancy
• pelvic adhesions
• fibroids
• any past surgery

Symptoms of blockage in fallopian tubes

Blocked fallopian tubes symptoms are rare. Most cases of blocked fallopian tubes do not show any symptoms. In some rare cases, a few symptoms can be noticed such as general pelvic pain, foul smelling vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, nausea or vomiting.

Symptoms are usually noticed in Hydrosalpinx.

What is Hydrosalpinx?

Hydro stands for ‘water’ and salpinx stands for ‘the fallopian tube’. Hydrosalpinx is diagnosed as the presence of a watery fluid in the fallopian tube. And this fluid could block the fallopian tube causing infertility.

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Causes of Hydrosalpinx

This watery fluid flows through the fallopian tubes but can also get collected in the tube due to some reasons including infection, previous surgery, endometriosis or scar tissue adhesions.

Symptoms of Hydrosalpinx

In many cases, Hydrosalpinx symptoms are not present. But in some cases, the following symptoms may be noticed:

• infertility
• vaginal discharge
• constant pain in the lower abdomen or aching
• pain during and after sexual intercourse
• nausea or vomiting

How blocked fallopian tubes are diagnosed?

The three tests to diagnose the blocked fallopian tubes are:

• An ultrasound test—also known as sonohysterogram. This test is similar to HSG but uses sound waves in order to get a picture of the fallopian tubes.
• HSG—it is an X-ray test. The doctor administers a harmless dye into the womb. This dye should flow through the fallopian tubes. The doctor observes the flow by using X-ray. If the dye does not flow through the fallopian tubes, there may be a blockage.
• Laparoscopic surgery—it is a keyhole surgery. The surgeon with the help of a tiny camera that he inserts through a cut observes the fallopian tubes.

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Tubal blockage Ayurvedic treatment

Ayurvedic treatment could be the best treatment for the blocked fallopian tubes because it is not based on any surgery. Its treatment approach involves therapies, detoxification, herbal medicines and a change of one’s diet and lifestyle.

Ayurveda is good at detoxifying and rejuvenating the body. Because of the excessive toxins in the body, the immune system becomes weak and diseases take place.

Uttar basti treatment is done to cure the almost overall problems of the reproductive system. It is done by administering medicated oil into the uterus by using a thin pipe through the cervix.

Other therapies may include:

• Virechan
• Pizhichil
• Swedana
• Abhyanga
• Udvartana

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