What are the different types of fallopian tube blockage?
The fallopian tubes, located between the uterus and ovaries, play an important role in transporting sperm, picking up eggs, and delivering fertilized eggs to the uterine cavity. They are the necessary pathway for egg transportation to the uterus. Fallopian tube blockage is a significant cause of female infertility.
So, what are the different types of fallopian tube blockage?
Gynecological experts explain that fallopian tube blockages are often caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the fallopian tubes. Based on the severity of the condition, fallopian tube blockages can be divided into five major categories: blockage due to inflammation, adhesion blockage, twisted blockage, air blockage, and blockage caused by fat, fibroids, or cystic swelling compressing the fallopian tubes.
[1] Blockage due to inflammation: To check if the fallopian tubes are blocked due to inflammation, iodized oil hysterosalpingography is the most commonly used and effective method. If the fallopian tubes were previously open but now show signs of blockage during the imaging, it may be related to fallopian tube inflammation. Treatment can involve interventional methods to reopen the right fallopian tube and anti-inflammatory therapy. Reopening the left fallopian tube might require laparoscopic surgery.
[2] Adhesion blockage: The severity of adhesion blockage varies. Adhesions are classified into three degrees: first-degree adhesion occurs at the isthmus of the fallopian tube; second-degree adhesion involves the junction of the fallopian tube and the uterine horn; third-degree adhesion affects the ampulla and fimbriae of the fallopian tube.
[3] Twisted blockage: When the fallopian tubes are twisted and blocked, the follicles cannot reach the uterine cavity, and immature follicles will disappear. In some cases, there may be displacement or prolapse of the uterus. In such pathological conditions, even if pregnancy occurs, it may result in habitual miscarriage or premature birth. For patients with twisted and blocked fallopian tubes, treatment focuses on nourishing blood, replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen, tonifying the kidneys, cooling the blood, and balancing yin and yang to achieve a cure.
[4] Air blockage: This type of fallopian tube blockage usually affects individuals who are slim and introverted, prone to suppressing anger, which leads to air blockage in the fallopian tubes. Treatment involves nourishing blood, replenishing primary energy, soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen, and promoting the flow of qi to achieve a cure.
[5] Blockage due to compression from fat, fibroids, or cystic swelling: This type of blockage is caused by obesity, excessive fat, hormonal imbalance, and irregular menstruation or amenorrhea. Treatment should focus on activating blood circulation, resolving stasis, eliminating phlegm, and dispersing nodules. Patients should avoid animal fats, limit meat consumption, avoid spicy, sweet, or overly salty foods, consume more vegetables, fruits, and seafood, control their diet, and exercise regularly. If fibroids or cysts exceed 4x6 cm, surgical treatment is recommended.
Special Therapy: The Second Generation American COOK Guidewire Recanalization Procedure is highly effective for fallopian tube blockage.
The Second Generation American COOK Guidewire Recanalization Procedure involves inserting a catheter through the vagina to the opening of the uterus. Inside the catheter is a platinum guidewire, finer than a hair, measuring 0.038 millimeters in diameter. Under television monitoring and direct visualization through a fallopian tube scope, local interventional techniques are used to unblock the fallopian tubes and administer medication to prevent adhesions. The patient then undergoes a hysterosalpingography recanalization procedure. The entire surgery takes only about 40 minutes!
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