Treating Blocked Fallopian Tubes to Restore Fertility

Treating Blocked Fallopian Tubes to Restore Fertility

Some people might be skeptical about treatment for blocked tubes, but fallopian tube recanalization comes highly recommended. Raising a child is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences you’re ever likely to have. As such, it’s perfectly understandable that you would be upset if unable to conceive. However, there is a solution.

At USA Vascular Centers, we specialize in treating common vascular conditions like blocked fallopian tubes. You can rely on us for a source of support. If you’re worried about pregnancy after fallopian tube recanalization, we can provide you with a wealth of information. Today we look at how various treatments can help unblock fallopian tubes to restore fertility.

Fallopian Tube Recanalization

Our expert physicians will take care of you during fallopian tube recanalization. The procedure is nonsurgical and will use local anesthetic. In our experience, we find recanalization is one of the best treatments for blocked tubes. It involves your doctor feeding a catheter into your uterus to inject a liquid contrast agent into the blocked tube. This will make the blockage show up on the x-ray camera monitor. Then, using a smaller catheter, your doctor will clear the blockage. Studies have shown that pregnancy after fallopian tube recanalization is highly likely. Recanalization has had a success rate of 100% with a rate of 55% or higher for pregnancy. As such, you can expect increased fertility and likelihood of conception following treatment.

Salpingectomy Salpingectomy is a surgical procedure that involves a surgeon completely removing part of a blocked fallopian tube to increase fertility. This procedure has been shown to be particularly effective for improving in vitro fertilization (IVF) conception rates. Buildup of fluid called hydrosalpinx, as well as scarring from injury, can cause blockages in your tubes that hinder pregnancy.

Moreover, it is not always feasible or possible to unblock the tubes manually.

In these cases, it is best to physically remove the affected portion of the tube to prevent further damage. If you are interested in salpingectomy, it has proven extremely effective in increasing fertility.

Tubal Reanastomosis You can expect specialist care and expert staff at USA Vascular Centers.

Procedures like tubal reanastomosis can be very tricky, involving minor surgery. Tubal reanastomosis can reverse tubal ligations and even repair damaged or diseased parts of your fallopian tubes. The treatment involves removing the blocked or diseased area of the tube and then joining the healthy ends together. Additional minor procedures such as laparotomy (abdominal incision) or laparoscopy (using a laparoscope to observe the inner body and organs). This, again, is a specialist procedure that may take some time, though the results are assuredly worthwhile.

What Happens After Your Treatment?

Abdominal surgery can usually keep you in hospital for two to three days, often on antibiotics to prevent infection. Depending on the type of surgery, as well as your overall health, you should be able to return to work within four to six weeks. All our procedures have largely high rates of success, and many patients have gone on to conceive following treatment. At USA Vascular Centers, we have treatment centers all over America. Our network of highly qualified specialist physicians and surgeons have all the skill necessary to take care of you. Don’t let vascular disease prevent your pregnancy. Let us help instead.