Infertility treatment for women with fallopian tube blockages

Infertility treatment for women with fallopian tube blockages

Fallopian tube surgery. scarring or blockages of the fallopian tubes can sometimes be repaired through fallopian tube surgery. The aim of the surgery is to remove scar tissue or adhesions, so that an egg can properly travel through the tubes and implant in the uterus. Surgery can be an option for young women with a history of PID, endometriosis, or pelvic adhesions. For women with a blocked fallopian tube filled with fluid (hydrosalpinx), surgery can improve the pregnancy rate for any future IVF procedures.

The types of fallopian tube surgery procedures include: cutting away scar tissue, opening a blocked tube, or reconnecting the tubes after tubal litigation. Many tubal surgeries can be accomplished by a less invasive laparoscopic procedure. A laparoscope is a tube-shaped microscope that is passed through the belly button. Laparoscopic surgery is often a same day procedure.