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.

The Wurn Technique for Infertility, Pain, and Adhesions on BabyZone.com

by Lisa B. Samalonis The struggle that thousands of couples face with conception and infertility can become a nagging see-saw of hope and renewed monthly heartbreak, invisible to the naked eye yet latent, inexorable, hiding just below the surface of a person’s public persona. Because many find the subject too personal or painful to discuss in […]

Hydrosalpinx: Your Questions Answered

Hydrosalpinx refers to fluid that collects within the fallopian tubes after an injury or infection and affects a woman’s fertility. We recently received several questions about this hydrosalpinx and how to treat this condition. Read on as Clear Passage Director of Services Belinda Wurn, PT, answers. Q: Can I get pregnant if I have hydrosalpinx? […]

VIDEO: Opening Blocked Fallopian Tubes – Naturally

I had adhesions along my fallopian tubes, and one of my tubes was partially blocked. When I found out I was pregnant, we were just thrilled. We did a total of four in vitro fertilizations which all failed. No pregnancies with any of them. So by that time, we were really at our wit’s end […]

Hope After Seven Years of Infertility

Natural Pregnancy After Seven Years of Infertility- Jennifer’s Story My husband and I attempted unsuccessfully to get pregnant from the very beginning. Upon attending Clear Passage Physical Therapy, I had been married for six years. I come from a large family with five siblings, including a twin sister. I love being from a large family, […]

Opening Blocked Fallopian Tubes – Surgical vs. Natural

As the place where natural conception occurs, the fallopian tubes are truly the place where life begins. Due to their location and size, fallopian tubes can become blocked from pelvic scars or adhesions. Together, these “mechanical causes” account for about 40% of all female infertility. Tubes can block near the uterus (proximal), by the ovary (distal) or in the middle of the tube (mid-tubal). In some cases, the tube swell with a fluid in a condition called hydrosalpinx. While a single blocked tube impairs fertility, blockage of both tubes causes total infertility.

An HSG May Help You Become Pregnant

Women who experience infertility are commonly scheduled for a hysterosalpinogram (HSG) to see if their fallopian tubes are open and functioning properly. What many women don’t know is that the procedure itself can help a woman become pregnant. Sometimes, a fallopian tube fills with a small amount of mucous. This mucous can form after infections, […]

Resolving Hydrosalpinx

In the past, a fallopian tube swollen and filled with liquid (a hydrosalpinx) was considered beyond repair and non-functional. In fact, many reproductive endocrinologists still feel the best way to treat a hydrosalpinx is to remove the tube and proceed with IVF. Belinda and Larry Wurn opened Clear Passage Therapies when they discovered their manual […]

The Three Types of Fallopian Tube Blockages

When trying to make treatment choices for fallopian tube occlusion, it is crucial to understand the type of blockage. The success of treatment options varies greatly depending on the location of the blockage. Fallopian tubes can be blocked in three places: Fallopian tubes that are blocked proximally have the highest success rate for opening with […]

Ten Clues to Solving Secondary Infertility

Women who experience secondary infertility are often baffled by their diagnosis. “I was able to easily conceive before,” many women tell us. “Why am I now having trouble?” When our therapists examine women with secondary infertility, they look for ten key changes: C-Section – Did the patient have a c-section? Adhesions and scar tissue after […]

Blocked Fallopian Tubes After Chlamydia

Chlamydia, often known as the “silent” STD, can cause extensive scarring and adhesions within the female reproductive tract. Because Chlamydia produces relatively few noticeable symptoms, women are often unaware they have it until they struggle with infertility and undergo extensive diagnostic testing. Although doctors can cure Chlamydia with pharmaceuticals, the adhesions and scar tissue caused […]