Many couples struggle to conceive for a long time, and at this point, infertility testing is necessary. Common causes of female infertility include blocked fallopian tubes, which can be divided into several situations. One is when the fallopian tubes are partially blocked, which is not a serious condition. Another is when the fallopian tubes are completely blocked, but timely treatment has minimal impact on pregnancy. However, if the fallopian tubes are severely blocked, it can be more serious. Let's take a look at whether it is possible to conceive with blocked fallopian tubes.

Can Pregnancy Occur with Blocked Fallopian Tubes?

There are three main situations regarding blocked fallopian tubes. The first is partial blockage, which is relatively minor. The second is when the fallopian tubes are severely damaged but most of them are still functional. The third is when the fallopian tubes are completely blocked and severely damaged. Regarding these three situations, in the first case, pregnancy is possible once the fallopian tubes are cleared. In the second case, there is a fairly high chance of pregnancy after proper treatment. However, in the third case, the chance of successful treatment is uncertain. For a normal pregnancy to occur, both fallopian tubes need to be unobstructed.

Causes of Blocked Fallopian Tubes

Blocked fallopian tubes are often caused by acute or chronic salpingitis, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal tuberculosis, adhesions after pelvic surgery, or endometriosis. It is one of the more difficult gynecological diseases to treat. Tubal blockage is a well-known condition and one of the important causes of infertility. Inflammation is often the culprit behind tubal blockage. As the number of reproductive system infections increases, especially the variety of infectious agents, the number of patients with tubal blockage is also increasing. The formation of tubal blockage-related infertility is mainly due to various factors that cause blood stagnation, obstruction of meridians, congestion, edema, inflammatory infiltration, accumulation of pus or fluid, and granulation hyperplasia in the fallopian tubes. The treatment of tubal blockage-related infertility mainly benefits from traditional Chinese medicine. Based on the patient's underlying mechanism, methods such as promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis and dissolving masses to unblock meridians are used, with adjustments made according to the individual's condition using herbal formulas.