What is tubal factor infertility and how can it be treated?

Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World on what is tubal factor infertility and what could be its possible treatment.

Fallopian tubes

Fallopian tubes play a very important role in the reproduction process. It forms the passageway for sperm to travel to the egg for fertilisation and the fertilised egg (embryo) to travel to the uterus for implantation. In some cases, pregnancies are not achieved if there are problems in the fallopian tubes. IVF experts of a leading IVF center in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share valuable insights on this topic through this informative blog.

Tubal factor infertility

Problems with the fallopian tubes can be one of the leading causes of infertility. It is usually known as tubal factor infertility. “It would be surprising for you to know that around 25-30% of infertility cases are due to tubal factor infertility or fallopian tube obstruction. It is a condition where fallopian tubes get blocked thereby not allowing fertilisation to happen,” stated Dr. Gunajn Gupta Govil, Founder & MD, Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad and a leading IVF specialist Ghaziabad.

“Fallopian tube(s) can get blocked for various reasons. It can be due to some disease, scarring or obstruction which stops sperm from reaching the egg for fertilisation,” stated Dr. Shubhda Gupta, well-known gynecologist in Noida and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic Noida.

Let’s take a closer look at what causes tubal factor infertility?

Endometriosis: “When lesions of the endometrium grow outside the uterus in the fallopian tubes, it blocks the passageway for sperm and egg to meet. They can also cause scarring and adhesions in the fallopian tubes,” added Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge of renowned IVF clinic in Janakpuri – Gunjan IVF World.

Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PIDs): “At times diseases can also travel from the cervix through the uterus to the fallopian tubes. Such disease can lead to permanent scarring of the delicate inner lining of the walls of fallopian tubes. This can also cause the mouth of the tube connected to the ovary get partially or totally blocked,” stated Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant of Gunjan IVF World – North India’s most awarded IVF clinic in Indirapuram.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): “There are some instances when STDs or sexually transmitted infections can lead to infertility. In most cases, PIDs caused by untreated sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia often lead to tubal factor infertility,” said Dr. Aastha Raheja, gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – best IVF center in Delhi.

Besides these surgeries in the abdominal or pelvic region have also shown to contribute to tubal factor infertility.

How can tubal factor infertility be diagnosed?

Tubal factor infertility is asymptomatic. The condition can be diagnosed through an HSG i.e. Hysterosalpingogram. It is a form of X-ray and the first in line test that is performed to investigate tubal factor infertility.

Can it be treated?

It is very important to know that tubal factor infertility can be treated easily. The first in line treatment mostly advised by doctors in IVF. In this the form of infertility treatment the doctors usually bypass the need of the fallopian tubes to achieve pregnancy.

The second approach that can be taken for treatment is laparoscopy/hysteroscopy to repair the damaged fallopian tubes. A successful surgery can increase your changes of natural conception. Lastly, laparoscopy is also performed to remove the irreparably damaged fallopian tubes.

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