Patient's question:
Married for 2 years, menstrual problems, ovarian cysts, blocked fallopian tubesDoctor's answer:
The first-line treatment for fallopian tube blockage is in vitro fertilization (IVF). The fallopian tubes are delicate tubes with cilia on the mucosal lining of their lumen that can move, playing a role in transporting sperm and embryos. Before the advancement of IVF technology, our only option was to use a wire to clear the fallopian tubes, hoping for a small chance of pregnancy. With IVF technology, we can extract sperm and eggs, fertilize them in vitro, and then gently transfer the resulting embryos back into the uterine cavity. The success rate for each embryo transfer cycle is approximately 55%, and it greatly reduces the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, I personally do not recommend wire dilation for you.