What Can Unblock My Fallopian Tubes?

So, you believe you might be dealing with blocked fallopian tubes. While extremely common, this issue needs to be diagnosed by a medical provider, and afterward, you’ll be able to discuss the options available to you to manage this issue. 

Here at Gen 5 Fertility Center, we pride ourselves on providing our patients with all the options. Dr. Samuel Wood and Dr. Benito Villanueva understand that your needs, just like your situation and your body, are different from everyone else’s. We will help you get the best options for your unique situation so you can build the family you want. 

Blocked tubes: What does it mean, and can you still get pregnant?

Blocked fallopian tubes occur when scar tissue forms on these tubes or the tissues and organs begin to adhere to one another. Many common conditions — such as endometriosis, fibroids, sexually transmitted infections, and ectopic pregnancies — can all lead to blocked fallopian tubes. Blocked tubes often cause no symptoms but could stand in the way of conception. 

When the sperm travels to the egg to fertilize it, it travels up the fallopian tube to reach the egg. Then, the fertilized egg travels down the tube to the uterus. But when the tubes are blocked, this can make it difficult for one or both of these processes to occur. 

According to a 2022 study, “Tubal blockage accounts for 30%-40% of a woman’s fertility.” So, though you may have been diagnosed with this condition, it could still be possible for you to become pregnant naturally. However, this often depends on the severity of the blockage. 

Unblocking fallopian tubes and other options 

At this point, you’re probably wondering if unblocking your fallopian tubes is an option. In some instances, it might be. People who have minimal blockage due to minor scar tissue or other issues can often benefit greatly from either a hysteroscopy or a laparoscopy. Both of these procedures can help us open up the fallopian tubes. 

Hysteroscopies are milder and less invasive. They don’t require incisions and can occur in an outpatient facility. It’s a worthwhile treatment option, mainly because it isn’t very invasive, if it is beneficial for your unique situation. Laparoscopies, on the other hand, are slightly more invasive, and you would need to be under anesthesia. 

However, if your scarring is more severe, you might want to consider other options. While surgical repair used to be a choice for some patients, most people now prefer the option of IVF or in vitro fertilization. With IVF, you can bypass the issue by having one of your eggs fertilized in a lab and implanted in your uterus without relying on the fallopian tubes at all! 

Many people with significant scarring opt for this approach because it allows them to build the family they want without going through major surgery. Still, it’s important to remember that each of these procedures may be appropriate for different situations and to discuss with your provider which of them will work best for you.

You can get pregnant with blocked fallopian tubes

Many people can achieve this through the remarkable technological advances available at clinics like ours. We take pride in helping make our patients’ dreams come true, and we look forward to discussing all of these options with you.

Make an appointment now to visit us at our San Diego, California, office. Simply call or book online.