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A partial blockage may be a result of endometrial lining
closing off a portion of the tube, which can result in a tubal
pregnancy, or ectopic pregnancy. A hydrosalpinx is when the
tube is completely blocked and begins to fill with fluid, which
makes the tube dilate and swell as it fills. If both tubes are
affected, the chances of conceiving are zero.
The predominant causes of blocked tubes are a history of
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia, ruptured appendix,
endometriosis or other type of uterine infection.
Infertility specialists will advise that laparoscopic surgery is
required to unblock the affected tubes, however this can cause
further scarring in some cases. In the case of a hydrosalpinx,
a specialist may advise that a hydrosalpingectomy is required,
which is complete removal of the dilated fallopian tube. This
destroys any chance of falling pregnant naturally in future
and the patient becomes dependent on IVF treatments if
further children are wanted.
Once again, there are plenty of non-surgical options available
to help unblock damaged fallopian tubes. Alternative
therapies that include manual physical therapy have also
shown positive results.