Symptoms of fallopian tube obstruction

Blockage or poor obstruction of the fallopian tubes is one of the key causes of female infertility, accounting for approximately 25%-35% of female infertility. Moreover, the probability of fallopian tube disease is very high, which is a difficult point to treat infertility. This is because the fallopian tubes play an important role in transporting sperm, collecting eggs, and transporting sperm and eggs to the uterus. Once blocked, it will hinder the movement of male sperm and sperm-egg combination, thus causing infertility. So, what are the symptoms of fallopian tube obstruction?

1. The symptoms of fallopian tube obstruction are as follows:

1. Menstrual irregularities: The fallopian tubes are close to the uterus and ovaries. Generally, diseases of the fallopian tubes do not affect the function of the ovaries and have no effect on the amount of menstruation. Menstrual abnormalities will only occur when the inflammation spreads to the uterus and ovaries and causes damage to the ovaries. Frequent menstruation and heavy menstrual flow are common, and may be the result of pelvic congestion and ovarian obstruction. Excessive menstruation can be caused by uterine fibrosis caused by inflammation, incomplete uterine repair or abnormal position of the uterus caused by adhesions.

2. Abdominal discomfort: There are varying degrees of pain in the lower abdomen, mostly latent discomfort, soreness, swelling, and a feeling of heaviness in the lower back and sacrum, which are often aggravated by fatigue. Due to pelvic adhesions, there may be bladder and duodenal fullness pain or pain during defecation, or other bladder and duodenal irritation symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgency, and anal prolapse.

3. Infertility: The bilateral fallopian tubes are damaged by lesions, causing blockage and leading to infertility, with secondary infertility being the most common.

4. Menstrual pain: It is caused by pelvic congestion and becomes congestion-type dysmenorrhea. Most cases start with abdominal pain one week before menstruation, and the pain becomes more severe as the menstrual period approaches, until the onset of menstruation.

5. Others: such as excessive vaginal discharge, pain during intercourse, gastrointestinal obstruction, fatigue, labor disturbance or intolerance to overwork, neurological symptoms and depression, etc.

What are the causes of fallopian tube blockage?

1. Gynecological inflammation

Inflammation of the pelvic and genitourinary systems is the main culprit for fallopian tube obstruction. If chlamydia infection, mycoplasma infection, chlamydia infection, cervicitis, endometritis, adnexitis, etc. are not treated in time, the inflammation will spread to the bilateral fallopian tubes and cause fallopian tube blockage.

2. Surgery to treat infection

The female reproductive organs are not a separate protective system. In the pelvis alone, there are many organs close to the fallopian tubes. Inflammation of any organ in the pelvis may affect the fallopian tubes. Postoperative infection in the uterine cavity, pelvis and abdomen is also a major cause of fallopian tube obstruction.

If the disinfection is not strict, or if there is original urinary tract inflammation, it may cause postoperative infection. If the operation is not standardized during the operation, or if you do not pay attention to hygiene after the operation and do not follow the doctor's instructions, it may cause inflammation and affect artificial insemination.

3. Infection after childbirth/abortion

Infertility caused by abortion surgery accounts for a certain proportion of infertility and has an increasing trend. The main causes of infertility after abortion are abnormal patency of bilateral fallopian tubes (blockage or obstructed flow), intrauterine adhesions, endometriosis, and corpus luteum dysfunction.

After miscarriage or childbirth, the body's immune system is weakened, and the enlarged cervix is ​​not closed well, and the bacteria in the cervix may rise to infect the pelvis. If disinfection is not strict or anti-infection treatment is not taken seriously after surgery, it is easy for pathogens to enter the fallopian tubes on both sides, causing adhesion and blockage of the fallopian tubes.

4. Tuberculosis - Fallopian tube tuberculosis

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is different from other pathogens. It can spread to the male reproductive organs through the blood and lymph nodes. The bilateral fallopian tubes in the male reproductive organs are the most vulnerable parts of tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis-type fallopian tube inflammation is generally a chronic disease. Once blocked, it is difficult to reopen the tube non-surgically. Even after surgical reopening, the chance of pregnancy is extremely low. Therefore, tuberculosis must be prevented as much as possible, and BCG vaccination should be carried out from an early age. Once infected with tuberculosis, standardized treatment is required to prevent the spread of the pathogen to the bilateral fallopian tubes and cause fallopian tube tuberculosis.

5. Endometriosis

Some women with severe menstrual pain have their menstrual products blocked and painful. The uterus contracts significantly, which will cause severe pain on the one hand, and on the other hand, the significantly contracted uterus will press the loose uterine wall or blood clots to the bilateral fallopian tubes, causing endometriosis, which is a physiological reflex blockage method;

During an abortion, negative pressure suction is required to reduce the air pressure in the uterus. However, when the operation is about to be completed and the air pressure suddenly disappears, the embryonic tissue and embryo attachments can easily enter the fallopian tubes and cause blockage. The whole process of hysteroscopic uterine dilatation, hydrotubation, and angiography may cause this type of reflex blockage.

6. Congenital bilateral fallopian tube dysgenesis

It is a very rare case. Such as congenital fallopian tube malformations, bilateral fallopian tubes that are too long or the lumen is narrow, bilateral fallopian tubes are too twisted, etc. This problem is difficult to prevent and can only be solved by surgery or in vitro fertilization to fulfill the dream of becoming a mother.

So, how to prevent fallopian tube obstruction? You should start from childhood and try to reduce infection in private parts.

1. Do a good job of personal cleaning. Pay attention to hygiene, especially the hygiene of private parts. Do not share basins, towels and other daily necessities with others to avoid cross infection and various pathogens.

2. Husband and wife should not be careless about the hygiene of their living environment. Unclean sexual intercourse can cause bacteria to enter the vagina and cause infection. If a woman has vaginal bleeding, sexual intercourse should be strictly prohibited.

3. Seek medical treatment early if there is inflammation. If a woman suffers from diseases such as adnexitis, she must actively seek treatment until she is fully recovered to avoid it turning into inflammation.

4. Avoid improper gynecological operations. During intrauterine surgery, strict disinfection is required to prevent bacteria from entering the uterus and causing infection. For example, during abortion, childbirth, curettage, and hydrotubation, prevent damage to the male reproductive organs and infection.

The above are the "symptoms of fallopian tube obstruction". When female friends experience the above symptoms, the first thing to do is to calm down, seek medical treatment immediately, and receive treatment as soon as possible. In this way, we can solve the relevant problems as soon as possible and help pregnancy as soon as possible!