Patient's question:
It's been three years of marriage, but we still haven't conceived a baby. It's truly frustrating. When we went to the hospital for a check-up, we found out that my sister-in-law has blocked fallopian tubes. Do women who have had abortions have a higher risk of developing blocked fallopian tubes?Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis:Hello! Normal fallopian tube function is one of the necessary conditions for natural conception, as it plays a crucial role in oocyte pick-up, sperm capacitation, oocyte fertilization, fertilized egg transport, and the survival and development of early embryos. If a blockage occurs, sperm and eggs cannot combine, leading to infertility. Therefore, if such a problem arises, timely treatment is essential.
Suggestions:
For fallopian tube blockage, an hysterosalpingogram (HSG) should be performed between the third and seventh days after menstruation to determine the location and severity of the blockage. The fallopian tubes are the site where sperm and eggs combine to form a fertilized egg, which then travels to the uterine cavity. If the tubes are blocked, it can affect oocyte pick-up and hinder conception. The fallopian tubes consist of the isthmus, ampulla, interstitial part, and fimbriae. First, it is important to assess how tube elevation affects oocyte pick-up.