Infertility caused by blocked fallopian tubes
- Because sperm fertilizes a woman's egg inside the fallopian tube, fallopian tube blocked is a common cause of infertility in women.
- Endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory illness, prior operations, and tubal ligation can all result in fallopian tube blockage or blocked fallopian tube.
- The majority of women who have fallopian tubes blocked or damaged show no symptoms.
A woman may still be able to conceive naturally with ayurvedic treatment if tubal damage or blockage cannot be resolved by surgery or tubal cannulation, which entails a physician using a medical device to clear the blocked fallopian tubes. In this blog we will discuss what do you mean by blocked fallopian tube? What is the treatment for blocked fallopian tubes? What are the causes of blocked fallopian tubes? How do fallopian tube blockage cause infertility?
How do fallopian tube blockage cause infertility?
There is a report which says that among the women who suffer from infertility, the percentage of fallopian tube blocked is about 30 percent. One of the main reproductive organs of females are fallopian tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. The ovaries send their eggs into the fallopian tubes when a woman ovulates. From the vagina, sperm pass through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes, where they may fertilize the egg.
Pregnancy requires that the fertilized egg's resultant embryo pass via the fallopian tubes and into the uterus. By obstructing the flow of sperm to egg or fertilized egg to uterus, damaged or blocked fallopian tubes may restrict a woman from becoming pregnant.
What are the causes of blocked fallopian tubes?
The fallopian tubes are prone to injury or blockage because of their small size. The most frequent causes of blocked fallopian tubes are infection-induced scarring on the tube walls. In addition to infection, which can result from a number of factors, diseases or surgical damage can obstruct tubes. The following are the more common fallopian tube blockage causes.
Inflammatory illness of the pelvis (PID)
Untreated sexually transmitted infections (STDs) or other infections can lead to the development of PID. Usually, chlamydia or gonorrhea are to blame. PID results in inflammation around the fallopian tubes, which can cause fallopian tube blocked.
Endometriosis
When tissue from a woman's endometrium, or uterine lining, starts to proliferate on other pelvic organs outside of the uterus, it is known as endometriosis. The endometrium is normally shed and expelled from a woman's body as flow from her period during menstruation. But unlike normal tissue, the endometrial tissue that grows outside the uterus does not shed. This results in inflammation and may cause scar tissue to form.
Endometriosis may be one of the fallopian tube blockage causes because in this disease the endometrial tissues grow on or around the fallopian tubes, which may scar or obstruct the tubes.
Surgery
Fallopian tubes that are damaged or blocked may potentially be the result of previous procedures. Surgery for conditions like endometriosis or uterine fibroids, as well as other abdominal surgeries, can leave scars that impair an egg's capacity to pass through the fallopian tubes.
Ectopic pregnancy
When a fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes instead of the uterus, it is known as an ectopic pregnancy. The fertilized egg lacks the space it needs to mature because fallopian tubes are tiny and narrow. In addition to making the lady infertile, this may result in the fallopian tubes rupturing, which might be fatal.
Tubal ligation
In an elective procedure known as tubal ligation, a woman chooses to have the ends of her fallopian tubes cut or blocked in order to avoid getting pregnant again. "Having your tubes tied" is another term for this treatment. In certain situations, tubal ligation can be reversed, however this necessitates further surgery.
What are the symptoms of fallopian tube blockage?
The symptoms of fallopian tube blocked are usually absent, in contrast to many other infertility disorders. Nonetheless, there are symptoms associated with a number of disorders that result in damaged or blocked fallopian tubes. For instance, PID and endometriosis can result in severe bleeding during and between periods, painful periods, or pain during sexual activity.
The first indication that a woman has fallopian tube blocked may be infertility or difficulty becoming pregnant. A woman may also have unusual vaginal discharge and stomach pain if she has hydrosalpinx, a condition in which the fallopian tube is filled with fluid.
Diagnosis of fallopian tube blockage
Physicians typically use a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test to diagnose tubal obstruction and damage. An X-ray is used to view the uterus and fallopian tubes after a doctor fills it with a dye-containing fluid to create visual contrast during an HSG treatment. Laparoscopy, a type of minimally invasive surgery, may be used to examine a woman's fallopian tubes if the doctor concludes that they are blocked.
The kind of damage or blockage will determine the course of fallopian tube blockage treatment. Surgery could be suggested in certain situations to clear the blockage. Surgery isn't always helpful, though. A woman may still be able to conceive using ayurvedic fallopian tube blockage treatment. In Fact if you see the success rate then you will find that ayurveda has given hope to 80% women with infertility caused by blocked fallopian tubes.
What is the treatment for blocked fallopian tubes?
According to ayurveda fallopian tube blockage can be classified as Vata-dominated tridosha illness. The primary cause of any disease is the vitiation of one or more doshas. Vitiation of the Vata is the most critical factor in tubal blockage infertility. Its Ruksha and Khara gunas produce fallopian tube constriction, sclerosis, and stenosis. Kapha is also accountable for fallopian tubal blockage through its avrodhak Guna. Pitta may be responsible for Paka (inflammation) induced by several illnesses. So it is critical to recognize that not all tubal blockages are the same. But here are some treatment for blocked fallopian tubes:
Uttarbasti: Uttarbasti technique is one of the most effective panchakarma treatments for treatment of blocked fallopian tubes. Uttar Basti is a technique that involves inserting medicinal oil into the uterus on Days 6, 7, and 8 of your menstrual cycle and repeating it for three more days after a three-day hiatus. This procedure helps to reduce adhesions, inflammation, and other difficulties in the fallopian tubes, allowing them to open. There is a nearly 90% chance that tubes will open. In addition to Ayurvedic medications, treatment of blocked fallopian tubes may involve panchakarma treatments such as Vamana and Virechana, depending on the patient's needs. We can also treat a single, fallopian tube blocked. It increases the likelihood of natural conception.
Fertility after the treatment of blocked fallopian tubes
A woman's ability to conceive following therapy for fallopian tube blockage depends on her age, the length of her fallopian tubes, the degree of tubal scarring, and the severity of any related fertility issues. Approximately 80 percent of women who receive effective treatments go on to become pregnant.
Certain circumstances increase the likelihood of conception, but there is no certainty that a woman will become pregnant following tubal blockage treatment. After treatment, women who had blockages close to their uterus are more likely to become pregnant than those who had structural blockages or scarring.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can a woman with blocked fallopian tubes have periods?
Heavy or irregular periods can be experienced by women who have blocked fallopian tubes. Because they carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus, the fallopian tubes are essential to the menstrual cycle. Heavy bleeding or irregular periods may result from the egg not reaching the uterus due to obstructed tubes.
How can I unblock fallopian tubes naturally?
Consuming vitamin C-rich citrus fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, lemons, broccoli, and green peppers, can aid in the natural unblocking of infection-related tubes. Using yoga and meditation to reduce stress: Stress can be decreased and blood supply to the reproductive organs increased by yoga and meditation.
Where do eggs go if tubes are blocked?
No Egg Release: In certain situations, the egg may not enter the fallopian tube at all if the blockage is at the tube's beginning. In these cases, the body either absorbs the egg or dissolves it.
The information in this article has been given to us by Dr. Chanchal Sharma. If you want more information on this topic or other PCOS, tube blockages, or hydrosalpinx treatments.
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