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Fallopian Tubes: Diagnosis & Treatment
May 12, 2009
Fallopian Tubes: Diagnosis & Treatment
Although some women experience pelvic pain or fever, most women don’t know they have blocked or scarred fallopian tubes until they have problems getting pregnant.
Diagnosis
Three types of tests are available to diagnose blocked or scarred fallopian tubes:
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG). A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an x-ray that shows the inside of your fallopian tubes. The radiologist injects dye into the tubes and monitors its flow. If you don’t have a blockage, the dye goes through the tubes and into your belly. If you do have a blockage, the dye doesn’t leave the fallopian tubes. This test not only shows the location of the blockage. Even if there’s no blockage and the dye flows freely, an HSG shows any scarring or defects inside the tubes which can cause fertility problems.
- Hysterosonogram. A hysterosonogram is similar to a hysterosalpingogram but uses ultrasound to get a more detailed picture. A sterile saline solution (salt water) is injected into your uterus to expand it and increase visibility. This test gives a more detailed picture than HSG and may detect problems the other test might miss.
- Laparoscopy. A laparoscopy uses a small telescope-like tube called a laparoscope to examine the fallopian tubes. Unlike HSG and a hysterosonogram which reach the uterus through the vagina, a laparoscopy involves a small incision near your navel and requires general anesthesia.
Treatment
If you have blocked or scarred fallopian tubes, the surgeon may use the laparoscope to treat them. The doctor can cut away scar tissue from the tube or make a new opening at the end of the tube. To maximize your chances of a successful outcome, be sure to get a referral to a specialist in tubal surgery.
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Hello I'm 42 years old and been told my tubes are blocked. I'm not sexually active as of 2007. I wanna know if I have surgery now, when my husband come home will my tubes still be unblock. I need to know so like that I have an idea on when I'll do my surgery. please help me with a response. Thank You
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My Doc said, my falopian tubes (both) are blocked, where as another Doc in year 2008 said, right side tube was blocked, they did not make it clear to me, what it is blocked with, is it blocked with fluid? or scar tissue? I have no clue. Now, my surgery is scheduled for Hystroscopy and Laproscopy. I asked my Doc is she going to fix the problem of falopian tubes blockage, I got a reply, if it is a scar tissue problem they would twist and can be fixed. Prior to this My Doc did HSG and Hysterosonogram , how come they do not know what is causing tubes blocage? Would appreciate any help.
Thank you,
Sounds like our stories are similar. Have you received any feedback at all?
This is really worrying me....
Im am a 37 year old female who wanted nothing more than to become a parent. Several year ago I suffered a near death eptopic pregnancy. They removed one fallopian tube. Recently I was told the other is blocked. I asked the dr what was blocking it she said she didnt know and left the room. This led me to believe nothing could be done. I recently went to get an endometrio ablasion and that went bad. Now they want to give me They said my appendix are stuck to my vagina, intestines are tangled, etc. What do you think? What caused that? What should I do? Scared and Confused
Im 29 yrs old thought i could never have children...ive been with my boyfriend for 10 yrs and nothing...i went to the dr today n he seemed to be pretty sure my fallopian tubes were blocked n thats what is causing me not to concieve
Dear jillr1202 Hi!
Please post your concerns on the message boards – there are many of us out there that are going through the same things. On the boards you will be able to post specific questions and get replies to your concerns. Other members can also give you their input or suggestions.
Here is a direct link to the boards
http://www.fertilityauthority.com/community/index....
Big hug Zoe your board admin :-)
I am 29 trying to concieve & recently had hsg test that confirmed both of my tubes are blocked. I am taking antibiotics (doxycycline) to kill the infection. I need to know if the antibiotic is just going to kill infection, & then I will need surgery? Or will it also unblock my tubes? Please help
Hey everyone,
I am so upset that I allowed this one doctor to remove my right tube after three ectopic pregnancies. Then to find out that my left tube was also blocked. My right tube was the working tube, and this other doctor told me I should have never removed it. My boyfriend and I are so upset at the decision. We will probably now have to consider IVF which is about $10,000. I don't know how that money will be raised, but in the meantime, I found an herbal medication that cleans out the uterus and other parts. It made me bleed very heavy during my period. It also made my period late. We are praying everyday, but my biggest fear is that my boyfriend will leave me and find someone else that CAN have kids naturally. He already has two, but not living with us. Don't want to go looking for a new partner. Too many diseases out there. Just looking for support right now. Live in a small island in the caribbean.
I had my tubes cut after i had my little girl. My doctor asuerd me that i can not come out pregant anymore and that is what wanted to happen. I sdont want any more kids. Is this 100 percent accurate for a women not to become pregant or can u still come out pregnant with this fallopian tube blockage and is it the same thing as geting ur tubes cut so u cannot have anymore kids?
I AM 35 YEAR OLD BLACK WOMAN. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HAVE A BABY SINCE I WAS 25 WITH NO LUCK. I FOUND OUT FROM MY MOTHER THAT I HAD A BLOOD CLOT IN MY FALLOPIAN TUBES WHEN I WAS ONLY 3YRS OLD. AND I WAS SENT TO A DOCTOR IN ALABAMA, NO ONE REMEMBERS HIS NAME, BUT IT WAS IN THE 70'S AND I RECENTLY READ ABOUT HOW SOME DRS. PERFORMED STERILIZATION METHODS ON THE BLACKS AND HISPANICS AND I AM WONDERING IF IT HAPPENED TO ME. I HAVE BEEN TESTED AND TESTED AND NO ONE CAN FIND A REASON FOR THIS. MY UTERUS IS IN TACT, MY EGGS ARE THERE, BUT THEY DO NOT MATURE, I DON'T OVULATE, I DON'T HAVE MY MONTHLY MENSES. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND OUT IF I HAVE BEEN STERILIZED OR NOT.
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