Diseases & Conditions
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
A blockage that stops the egg and sperm from meeting — a common cause of female infertility.
Symptoms
- Usually no symptoms other than difficulty conceiving
- Sometimes pelvic pain or unusual discharge (hydrosalpinx)
Causes
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Genital tuberculosis
- Endometriosis
- Previous pelvic or tubal surgery
- Previous tubal ligation
Risk Factors
- Past sexually transmitted infection
- Previous ectopic pregnancy
- Previous abdominal surgery
Diagnosis
- HSG (hysterosalpingography) X-ray
- Sono-salpingography
- Laparoscopy with dye test
Treatment
- Laparoscopic surgery to open or repair tubes
- Tubal recanalization (reversal) after tubal ligation
- Treatment of underlying infection
- Assisted reproduction when tubes cannot be repaired
Recovery
- Laparoscopy: usually 1 day in hospital
- Couples can usually try to conceive after the next period, as advised
Cost
Cost depends on your diagnosis, the procedure chosen, length of stay and any tests or medicines needed. After your consultation, our billing desk gives you a written estimate. Cashless and reimbursement claims are supported with most insurers and TPAs.
Request a cost estimate →Blocked Fallopian Tubes: FAQs
Clear, compassionate answers to the questions patients ask Dr. Fehmida Shaikh most often.
Can blocked tubes be opened?
Depending on where and how the tube is blocked, laparoscopic repair or recanalization may be possible.
Can a tubal ligation be reversed?
Often yes. Suitability depends on how the ligation was done and the length of healthy tube remaining.
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Doctor Advice
A tube test is a simple, important step in any infertility work-up — it helps choose the right treatment early.
General guidance — your own treatment is decided after consultation with Dr. Fehmida Shaikh.
Travelling from abroad for blocked fallopian tubes?
Send your reports for a free review. You get a treatment plan and a written cost estimate before booking flights, plus a letter for your e-Medical Visa.
