Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Can IVF Help?

Blocked fallopian tubes are one of the most common infertility causes. For many couples trying to conceive, the diagnosis of this medical condition can be a bit overwhelming. However, advances in the field of reproductive medicine have come up with solutions for this medical condition as well. One of the most common and successful solutions is In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). Read this interesting blog by IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Delhi, Gunjan IVF World, to know more.

What are fallopian tubes, and why are they important?

“Before talking about blocked fallopian tube treatment, it is important to know what the fallopian tubes are and why they are important. These tubes play a vital role in natural conception as they carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus and also serve as the site where the sperm fertilises the egg. If the tubes are blocked or damaged, the sperm and egg cannot meet, making natural conception difficult or even impossible,” said Dr Gunjan Gupta, the best IVF specialist in Indirapuram and the Founder & Medical Director of Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World has been bestowed with the award for North India’s best IVF clinic chain by ETHealthworld for the fourth time in a row and has four highly advanced IVF centres in Ghaziabad, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.

Causes of blocked fallopian tubes

Doctors of the best IVF center near me in Janakpuri, Gunjan IVF World, state that there are several conditions that can lead to blockages or damage of the fallopian tubes. These include the following:

• Pelvic infections or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Endometriosis
• Previous abdominal or pelvic surgeries
• Tuberculosis (in specific regions)
• Scar tissue or adhesions

In many cases, women do not even know that their tubes are blocked until they face difficulty conceiving.

How are blocked tubes diagnosed?

Doctors typically use Hysterosalpingography (HSG), ultrasound scans and laparoscopy in some cases to determine whether one or both tubes are blocked and the severity of the condition.

How does IVF help in cases of blocked fallopian tubes?

“IVF is considered one of the most effective treatments for women with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes. This is because, through this approach, doctors bypass the fallopian tubes entirely to make conception possible. The process involves retrieving eggs directly from the ovaries, which are fertilised with sperm in the laboratory, resulting in the formation of an embryo. This embryo is then directly transferred to the uterus for implantation. Since the tubes are not involved in the process, their blockages do not affect the chances of fertilisation,” mentioned Dr Garima Sharma, the best IVF specialist Janakpuri and Consultant & Center In-Charge of Gunjan IVF World, a well-known fertility clinic in Janakpuri West.

Success rates of IVF in tubal factor infertility

‘Women with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes often have good success rates with IVF, especially if they are under 35-38 years of age, have good egg quality and no major additional fertility issues. In fact, it is the first line of IVF treatment when both the tubes are blocked,” said Dr Gunjan Gupta, a leading IVF doctor of Gunjan IVF World, an IVF center in Delhi.

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