FALLOPIAN TUBE

BLOCKAGE
Overview
Fallopian tubes are female reproductive organs that connect the
ovaries and the uterus. Every month during ovulation, which
occurs roughly in the middle of a menstrual cycle, the fallopian
tubes carry an egg from an ovary to the uterus.

Conception also happens in the fallopian tube. If an egg is

fertilized by sperm, it moves through the tube to the uterus for
implantation.

If a fallopian tube is blocked, the passage for sperm to get to the
eggs, as well as the path back to the uterus for the fertilized egg,
is blocked.
CAUSES OF BLOCKED FALLOPIAN TUBE
Fallopian tubes are usually blocked by scar tissue or pelvic adhesions. These
can be caused by many factors, including:
Pelvic inflammatory disease-This disease can cause scarring or
hydrosalpinx.
Endometriosis-Endometrial tissue can build up in the fallopian tubes and
cause a blockage. Endometrial tissue on the outside of other organs can also
cause adhesions that block the fallopian tubes.
Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs)-Chlamydia and gonorrhea
can cause scarring and lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.
Past ectopic pregnancy- This can scar the fallopian tubes.
Fibroids- These growths can block the fallopian tube, particularly where
they attach to the uterus.
Past abdominal surgery- Past surgery, especially on the fallopian tubes
themselves, can lead to pelvic adhesions that block the tubes.
S/S
Blocked fallopian tubes do not often cause symptoms.
Many women do not know they have blocked tubes until
they try to get pregnant and have trouble.
In some cases,blocked fallopian tubes can lead to
mild,regular pain on one side of the abdomen. This usually
happens in a type of blockage called a hydrosalpinx. This is
when fluid fills and enlarges a blocked fallopian tube.
Conditions that can lead to a blocked fallopian tube can
cause their own symptoms. For example, endometriosis
often causes very painful and heavy periods and pelvic
pain. It can increase risk for blocked fallopian tubes
Effect on fertility

Blocked fallopian tubes are a common cause of infertility. Sperm and an egg
meet in the fallopian tube for fertilization. A blocked tube can prevent them
from fertilizing.

If both tubes are fully blocked, pregnancy without treatment will be
impossible. If the fallopian tubes are partially blocked,one can potentially get
pregnant. However, the risk of an ectopic pregnancy increases.

This is because it is harder for a fertilized egg to move through a blockage to

the uterus.
If only one fallopian tube is blocked,the blockage most likely would not affect
fertility because an egg can still travel through the unaffected fallopian tube.
Fertility drugs can help increase our chance of ovulating on the open side.
COMPLICATIONS OF BLOCKED FALLOPIAN TUBE
The most common complication of blocked fallopian
tubes and treatment is ectopic pregnancy. If a
fallopian tube is partially blocked, an egg may be able
to be fertilized, but it may get stuck in the tube. This
results in an ectopic pregnancy, which is a medical
emergency.
Homoeopathic management
CIMCIFUGA RACEMOSA -Most effective medicine for
tube block caused by endometriosis with pain during
periods.Indicated in the cases where there is severe
bearing down pain in the lower abdomen, uterine
region and the lower back during periods.There is
darting pains in the pelvis from hip to hip,more the
menstrual flow, more the pain.Useful for Sharp
electric-like pains which may appear in various parts
of the body as a reflex from uterine/ovarian irritation
EUPIONUM -Most recommended medicine for tube block.It helps to
removes block in both sides of the fallopian tubes.There is burning in
right ovary.Also there is gushing leucorrhoea.
LACHESIS -Very effective remedy for tube block. It helps to removes
blockage of the fallopian tubes , especially that of the left side. Useful
for painful and indurated left ovary which cannot tolerate touch.There
is, copious , smarting , staining leucorrhoea which stiffening the linen
greenish.
MERC. SOL - Very effective medicine for inflammation of the fallopian
tubes. There is chronic inflammatory condition of the endometrium
which causes burning, stinging , tearing, cutting pains in the ovarian
region. There is fever with inflammation of the endometrium with
sensation of rawness in parts.There is acrid,fetid,excrociating,greenish
leucorrhoea especially at night time.Useful for painful mammae as if
they would ulcerate every menstrual period.
PULSATILLA NIGRICANS -Very effective medicine for inflammation
of fallopian tubes which causes pelvic pain during periods, attended
with chills, restlessness and tossing in bed.Mostly adapted to that
patients who are gentle , submissive, tearful disposition.
PLATINA -Useful for blocked fallopian tube with pain
during intercourse, dyspareunia. Suited to those
women who complain of marked pain during
intercourse.There is burning and soreness in genital
which is sensitive to touch.Useful for women who have
an increased sexual desire.
POLYGONUM PUNCTATUM-Very effective
medicine for tube block when there is cutting pain
along the tubes.There is aching pain in hips and
loins.There is sensation as if the hips were being
drawn together. INTENSE DISLIKE TO COITION, &
IRRITATION IF APPROACHED.; INACTION OF
FLOW OF SECRETIONS.
SEPIA -Effective medicine for inflammation of fallopian tubes,
when there is marked bearing down pains in the pelvis.Suited
to those women who complain of gripping,stitching,clutching
pains in the pelvis during intercourse having low sex drive.
Useful medicine for endometriosis where it is accompanied by
urinary urgency and frequency.There is bearing down
sensation in the pubic region.Useful in aching (dull) pain and
burning nature during menses.
SELENIUM MET -Useful in removing the obstruction of
fallopian tubes.There is copious and dark menses.
SILICEA –Useful for fallopian tube block due to serum or pus
in the tubes. There is induration and inflammation of the
mucous membrane of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Useful
for too early,acrid and too profuse menses. There is discharge
of blood between two periods with leucorrhoea instead of
menses.
THLASPI BURSA PASTORIS- Useful for fallopian tube
blockage for woman who experiences bleeding in
between periods that is accompanied by violent
uterine pains that are colicky or cramping in nature.
Large clots may pass along with the blood which may
also be accompanied by backache.
THIOSINAMINUM -Effective Medicine for fallopian
tube block when it occurs due to scar tissue, stricture
or adhesions.It help to dissolves the scar tissues and
open the passage of the fallopian tube.