Tubal Infertility

Tubal factor infertility accounts for about 20-25% of all cases of infertility. This category includes cases in which the woman has completely blocked fallopian tubes and also women who have either one blocked tube, tubal scarring or other tubal damage. Most tubal disease is caused by an episode of tubal infections (pelvic inflammatory disease/PID) or a condition called endometriosis.

In cases of relatively minor tubal damage it can be difficult to be certain that the infertility problem is solely due to the tubal damage. There may be other significant contributing causes that are resulting in problems conceiving. In general, the standard infertility testing is performed on all couples and if no other cause of infertility is found, the presumptive diagnosis can be tubal factor. However, if the degree of tubal scarring is very minimal, a diagnosis of unexplained infertility may be warranted.

Treatment:

Tubal infertility can be treated with tubal surgery or in vitro fertilization.

Tubal Infertility Treatment Value:

Our physicians have extensive experience with the treatment of tubal occlusions and with trans-vaginal catheter techniques. We have helped many couples overcome this problem.

Next Steps:

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