Patient's question:
I got pregnant normally in February 2010 and did not want to have a medication abortion. In May 2010, I was pregnant again and had mild signs of miscarriage, so I underwent an induced abortion. In March 2011, I had an ectopic pregnancy on the left fallopian tube and had laparoscopic surgery.In August 2001, I had a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) which showed:
1. The distal part of the left fallopian tube was dilated with hydrosalpinx and was not unobstructed.
2. The right fallopian tube was blocked.
3. The uterus was normal.
I had previously undergone surgery for an inguinal hernia on the right side, which may have compressed the right fallopian tube. Could this be the reason for its blockage? I want to have children now. Can the left fallopian tube be treated with laparoscopic surgery to restore its function for childbirth?
Doctor's answer:
Treatment options for fallopian tube blockage are numerous, such as drug treatment, physical treatment, triple treatment, wire treatment, soft wire treatment, and hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery. After the fallopian tubes are cleared, specialized drugs can be used to fully restore the ciliary beating function of the fallopian tubes. With the guidance of a doctor, childbirth is possible. Regardless of the treatment method chosen, it is necessary to completely restore the normal function of the fallopian tubes to have the possibility of pregnancy. The decision on the treatment plan is mainly based on the location and degree of the blockage. It is recommended that you take your test results to a formal hospital to seek advice and opinions from experts.