Tag: Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Understanding Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Blocked fallopian tubes are a common cause of female infertility, as they prevent the egg from traveling from the ovaries to the uterus for fertilization. The fallopian tubes are essential for the process of conception, as they provide the pathway for the egg to meet the sperm. When the tubes are blocked or damaged due to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis, adhesions, or previous surgeries, fertility can be significantly impacted. Blocked fallopian tubes may cause pain, irregular menstrual cycles, and infertility. In some cases, the blockage is partial, while in others, it can be complete, making natural conception difficult or impossible.

Causes of Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Several factors can lead to blocked fallopian tubes. Pelvic inflammatory disease (often caused by bacterial infections) is one of the most common causes, as it can lead to scar tissue formation inside the reproductive organs. Endometriosis, a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, can also lead to adhesions and blockages in the fallopian tubes. Other causes include surgical scarring, fibroids, and previous infections that cause inflammation or scarring inside the pelvic cavity. These conditions can disrupt the normal function of the fallopian tubes, causing them to become obstructed or preventing the egg and sperm from meeting.

Symptoms and Complications

The main complication of blocked fallopian tubes is infertility. In some cases, women may experience chronic pelvic pain, irregular periods, or painful intercourse as a result of underlying conditions that cause the blockage, but many women with blocked fallopian tubes may not experience obvious symptoms. It is often through infertility evaluation that the issue is identified. If left untreated, the condition can lead to recurrent miscarriages or an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube itself, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

Treatment Options for Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Traditionally, surgical options like tubal cannulation or tubal surgery are used to open blocked tubes, but these procedures can be invasive and may not always be successful. In some cases, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF) are recommended, especially if surgery is not an option or is unsuccessful. These treatments can be costly and invasive, and some women may prefer less invasive methods to improve their fertility and reproductive health.

The Wurn Technique®: A Non-Surgical, Non-Drug Treatment for Blocked Fallopian Tubes

For women seeking a non-surgical, non-drug treatment for blocked fallopian tubes, Clear Passage Physical Therapy offers the Wurn Technique®, a specialized manual therapy designed to address adhesions, scar tissue, and other restrictions in the pelvic area that may be causing the blockage. The Wurn Technique® uses gentle, hands-on methods to reduce scar tissue and adhesions, improving organ mobility, blood flow, and tissue health. By targeting areas of restriction in the pelvic region, this technique helps restore normal function to the fallopian tubes and can improve fertility potential without the need for invasive surgery or medications.

This therapy has been shown to be especially effective for women who have pelvic adhesions, endometriosis, or scarring from previous surgeries, all of which can contribute to blocked fallopian tubes. By improving the environment of the pelvic organs, the Wurn Technique® can help restore the natural function of the fallopian tubes, potentially improving a woman’s ability to conceive naturally. This non-invasive approach provides a holistic alternative to surgical treatments, offering women a natural path to improved reproductive health.

Alternative to IVF, Pregnancy Rates Phenomenal

An infertility treatment that doesn’t harvest eggs or runs the risk of having to abort fetus or unused eggs “A few doctors said we should win a Nobel Prize for developing a method to decrease adhesions non-surgically,” says massage therapist Larry Wurn. With infertility treatments morality being questioned there arises a need for a viable, […]

Non-Surgical Miracle: A Breakthrough in Treating Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Are you struggling with blocked fallopian tubes and the dream of becoming a mother feels like an unattainable goal? A groundbreaking study published in Alternative Therapies In Health and Medicine in February 2008 brings hope to women facing infertility due to this common issue. The study reveals that there is a non-invasive solution that can […]

Breakthrough Therapy: Opening Blocked Fallopian Tubes Without Surgery

Introduction: In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking therapy that has the potential to open completely blocked fallopian tubes, offering new hope to women struggling with infertility. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), this therapy, which resembles a deep massage, could revolutionize the treatment landscape for […]

You Have Blocked Fallopian Tubes, Do You Need Surgery to Remove Them?

You were just diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes or fallopian tubes that are swollen and clogged with fluid which is called hydrosalpinx. Your OB-GYN says you can have surgery to open the tubes which is called a Salpingostomy (also called neosalpingostomy) but the documented rates of pregnancy after a salpingostomy is not stellar…pregnancy rates after […]

IVF Risks, Side Effects, and a Natural Alternative

For people who are struggling to conceive, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure that offers hope but comes with a torrent of risks and side effects. If you are considering this treatment, please read this article first. It provides details you should be aware of before you undergo IVF and suggests ways to deal with IVF side effects. Better yet, learn how you may be able to avoid IVF altogether.

Avoid IVF

What is IVF? IVF is the process of combining an egg with sperm “in vitro” (in glass) in a laboratory setting. The fertilized egg is then transferred and implanted into the uterus. This whole process takes about 3 weeks. The average cost of a single IVF cycle is over $15,000 and most couples must under […]

How Does Clear Passage® Therapy Compare to Myofascial Release and Visceral Mobilization?

comparing myofascial release and visceral manipulation

People looking for relief from chronic pain or dysfunction associated with adhesions often do not know where to turn for answers, especially if they are trying to avoid medications and surgery or are trying to achieve a natural solution with physical therapy. Here, we hope to clear away misconceptions and confusion about three types of […]

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My 5 Options If I Have Infertility from Endometriosis

woman with infertility caused by endometriosis

Infertility can be caused by endometriosis, an inflammatory condition sometimes accompanied by pain. However, it is nearly always associated with internal bonds called adhesions. People respond to endometriosis-related infertility in a variety of ways. They may opt-out of parenthood, welcome a baby through surrogacy, or start a family through adoption. Women with endometriosis may treat […]

5 Influential Women in Medicine

5 Influential Women in Medicine Women have always held an essential role in medicine, from the ancient Greek physician, Metrodora, who wrote the oldest known female-penned medical text, to Antonia Novello, the first woman (and first Latina) to be U.S. Surgeon General and beyond. We have selected five of our favorites for Women’s History Month […]