Fallopian tube blockage is a major cause of female infertility. Blocked fallopian tubes are unable to let the ovum and the sperm converge, thus making fertilization impossible. Approximately 20% of female infertility can be attributed to tubal causes.

Women with tubal blockage generally have no significant symptoms. It is usually discovered when examining the causes of non-pregnancy. In most cases, women are examined for infertility before they find a tubal blockage. This makes them unable to detect tubal problems by themselves.

How can females detect whether the fallopian tube is blocked?
Ultrasonography. If women did not have contraception and had normal sexual life that was not pregnant for more than one year, or usually felt faint pain on the left or right side of the stomach. In such cases, gynecological ultrasonography can be done to check whether her fallopian tubes have problems . Ultrasonography, although the specific circumstances of each fallopian tube cannot be seen, whether the fallopian tube is obstructedcan by severe hydrops inside can be diagnosed.

Salpingography and Hydrotubation are minimally invasive ways to check for the patency of the fallopian tube. They can accurately determine whether the patient's fallopian tube is unobstructed. If there is a lesion in the fallopian tube, the location and degree of specific blockage of the fallopian tube can be detected by these examination methods.

What should to do if you find that the fallopian tube is blocked? The treatment of tubal occlusion is mainly divided into western medicine treatment and traditional Chinese medicine treatment.

Western medicine treatment: depend on the laparoscopic exploration which can directly diagnose the condition inside the fallopian tube. It leads to targeted treatment of the site of tubal occlusion facilitates the operation of surgeons, reduces the risk of surgery, and improves the success rate of surgery.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: patient can be treated through oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine to achieve the purpose of eliminating inflammation, killing bacteria, clearing heat and promoting blood circulation.

Both Salpingography and[i] Hydrotubation[/i] are commonly used to examine infertility, and they are minimally invasive ways to check for the patency of the fallopian tube. So, what are the differences between Salpingography and Hydrotubation?


1.Hydrotubation is determined by injecting saline into the uterine cavity, using the hand to feel the pressure, or using a machine to describe the pressure to judge the patency of the tube. However, Salpingography is not injected with saline, but by injecting iodine contrast agent, using X line diagnostic instrument X line fluoroscopy and radiography, according to the contrast agent in the fallopian tube and pelvic development to understand whether the fallopian tube is patency.

2. It may be more painful for the patient of Hydrotubation. Because it mainly tests the fluid bearing capacity of the uterus and fallopian tube, the process may produce obvious abdominal pain. But the Salpingography do not need to inject too much iodine contrast agent, just let the uterus and fallopian tube fill, the corresponding degree of pain may be less.

3.The result of Hydrotubation is greatly affected by objective, such as the patient's emotional and physical condition， the professional level of doctors both affect the outcome of the judgment. But it's more subjective of Salpingography, machine testing and direct imaging made the result clearly.

4.Salpingography made small injuries after the examination, it can produce an accurate judgement with 98% accuracy that depends on a digital X light machine, operated by an experienced physician. At the same time it has certain therapeutic effect. Salpingography can not only clearly show fallopian tubes, but also can very clearly show the location and nature of fallopian tube blockage. It also shows the shape of the uterine cavity and pelvic dispersion of contrast agents, which is something hydrotubation can't do. After the hydrotubation. If it is not a serious blockage, it can be washed away by water and then lead to the smooth flow of the fallopian tube.

Generally, after an salpingography, if the fallopian tube is found to be impassable, relevant treatment is required. The blockage of the fallopian tube is mostly due to tubal adhesions caused by inflammation, which should be treated first at this time. Patients are usually suggested to take some traditional Chinese medicines with less side effects ,such as herbal medicine Fuyan Pill. It can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis ,effectively eliminate the inflammation and open the blocked fallopian tubes thoroughly.

Hydrosalpinx is the name for a condition in which a woman’s fallopian tube becomes blocked with fluid. It is defined as a distal tubal obstruction filled with serous or clear fluid. Hydrosalpinx does not mean “water” is exist in the fallopian tube, it refers to the accumulation of secretions from mucosal cells in the fallopian tube due to infection with inflammation or adhesive atresia of the tube. It may also be due to adhesions and obstruction with the canyon and umbrella end caused by tubal inflammation , which form tubal empyema and eventually forms watery fluid.
A hydrosalpinx occurs when the fallopian tube has been damaged or if there is a blockage at the end of the fallopian tube. The blockage can cause fluid to build up, and the fallopian tube to swell. The condition may occur in one or both fallopian tubes.
Causes and risk factors:
sexually transmitted infections
previous tubal surgery or an infection
Endometriosis
pelvic inflammatory disease
In many cases, hydrosalpinx produces no symptoms. However, when symptoms are present, the main manifestation is pelvic pain. Some women are unaware of their condition until they seek help for fertility problems.
The most common treatment for a woman with hydrosalpinx is to have surgery to remove the affected tube. This type of surgery is known as salpingectomy. Surgery may also be offered to remove scar tissue or other adhesions that could be affecting fertility. Surgical treatment can cause some damage to the body because it needs to be performed under general anesthesia.
Non-operative treatments suggested by doctors to treat some mild conditions. Patients are often advised to take some antibiotics or Chinese patent medicines with anti-inflammatory effects to treat the disease. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are frequently used in clinical practice and a kind of Chinese patent medicine Fuyan Pill has a very significant effect.

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The fallopian tube is very important, there are many female unable to conceivebecause due to the fallopian tube blockage .Problems with the fallopian tubes are a leading cause of infertility in women accounting for 25% to 35% of female infertility. So what are the symptoms of tubal occlusion?

Symptoms
A fallopian tube occlusion does not normally have any symptoms, although some women may experience abdominal discomfort or an abnormal vaginal discharge. Women suffering from reproductive disorders such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease may be at a greater risk of developing a fallopian tube obstruction. Other potential causes of a fallopian tube obstruction include various sexually transmitted diseases, a ruptured appendix, or a previous history of ectopic pregnancy.

Diagnosis
Most cases of fallopian tube blockage remain undetected as there are no major symptoms; it is only when a doctor advises certain tests to know the reason for infertility that a woman may come to know about her tubal blockage. Blocked tubes are usually diagnosed by specialized tests such as hysterosalpingogram (an X-ray Test). In this test a dye in introduced through the cervix. It passes through the uterus, fallopian tube and ovaries into the pelvic cavity. The dye is visualized through the X-ray. If the dye does not reach the ovaries it means there is an occlusion in the fallopian tube.

Treatment
Surgical therapy is more likely to be selected by patients. Experts say that surgical therapy is popular with women because it can quickly open the blocked fallopian tube. So, what are the surgical treatments for tubal blockage?

Surgical treatment methods vary according to the severity of patient blockage. Tubal hydrotubation can be chosen if only slight blockage and adhesion exist in the tubes. It is necessary to consider a laparoscopy if very severe occlusion and adhesion of fallopian tube were found. Laparoscopy is an advanced surgery so far which can well diagnose the shape of uterine cavity and the opening of fallopian tube can be seen clearly. This helps the physician perform the proper procedure to open the blockage and separate the adhesions.
Furthermore, oral Chinese medicine is suggested after the surgery. Chinese herbal medicine have the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and clearing away heat and toxic substances. These all help to eliminate inflammation after the surgery and help patients recover soon.

What is epididymitis
Epididymitis is inflammation of your epididymis. The epididymis is a coiled tube inside your scrotum. It stores and carries sperm from your testicles to your penis. Acute epididymitis lasts for 6 weeks or less. Chronic epididymitis lasts longer at least 3 months.

What causes epididymitis?
The cause of epididymitis may be unknown. It may be caused by any of the following:
￭A urinary tract infection (UTI) that spreads to the epididymis
￭Urine that flows backward from your urethra to the epididymis
￭Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea or Chlamydia

What are the signs and symptoms of epididymitis?
￭Pain or tenderness in your scrotum, abdomen, or groin
￭Redness or swelling of your scrotum
￭Pain or burning during urination, or frequent urination
Discharge from your penis or blood in your urine or semen

The Harm of Chronic Epididymitis
In daily life, chronic epididymitis is one of the common genitourinary infection diseases in men. Many people do not pay attention to chronic epididymitis, think it should be harmless, in fact, this idea is wrong. Then what are the damages to men with chronic epididymitis?
￭Intercept sperm walking passage: if chronic epididymitis is caused by pathogen infection, it will not only produce inflammatory reaction and damage sperm, but also easily cause the contraction or blockage of epididymal lumen.
￭Chronic epididymitis may damage sperm directly: after the infection of epididymis by pathogens, some pathogens can directly damage the sperm in the epididymis tube, inhibit the sperm motility or even cause infertility.
￭Chronic epididymitis may also cause other diseases: it can easily induce a variety of serious diseases, such as prostatitis or other urinary infections.
￭Chronic epididymitis affects the quality of sexual life.

Treatments of chronic epididymitis
￭ Drug therapy: chronic epididymitis mainly chooses broad-spectrum antibiotics, but some people may not be cured effective, so we need to take some secretions to see which broad-spectrum antibiotics are sensitive, and then arrange oral or infusion
￭ Physical therapy: patients take local hot compress physiotherapy, massage and other physical therapy, but also to a certain extent to alleviate the symptoms of the disease
￭ Traditional Chinese Medicine: You can usually choose some traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of clearing heat, promoting dampness and dispersing knot. Such as the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory pill.

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Endometriosis is defined as a disease in which tissue forming the endometrium grows outside the uterine cavity. It most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis. Women with endometriosis often have lower abdominal pain, pain with periods, or pain with sexual intercourse, and may report having a hard time getting pregnant. On the other hand, some women with endometriosis may not have any symptoms at all.

Several factors place you at greater risk of developing endometriosis, such as:
￭Age. It usually affects women between the ages of 25 and 40, but symptoms can begin at puberty.
￭Family history. Talk to your doctor if you have a family member who has endometriosis. You may have a higher risk of developing the disease.
￭Pregnancy history. Women who haven’t had children run a greater risk of developing the disorder. However, endometriosis can still occur in women who’ve had children.
￭Menstrual history. These issues can include shorter cycles, heavier and longer periods, or menstruation that starts at a young age. These factors may place you at higher risk.

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease in women, which can often cause adhesions around the fallopian tube, resulting in the inability of the fallopian tube to pick up eggs. It will also cause sperm and eggs to meet normally to complete fertilization, which will lead to female infertility.

Therefore, for women with fertility requirements, endometriosis may bring you trouble during your pregnancy. How to prepare for pregnancy in patients with endometriosis?

Treatment for endometriosis usually involves medication or surgery. The approach you and your doctor choose will depend on how severe your signs and symptoms are and whether you hope to become pregnant. A doctor will prescribe fertility medications such as Clomiphene. These medications help to produce two to three mature eggs. A doctor may also prescribe progestin injections. A woman will regularly undergo ultrasounds to ensure the eggs are at their most mature.

Conservative surgery is for women who want to get pregnant or experience severe pain and for whom hormonal treatments aren’t working. The goal of conservative surgery is to remove or destroy endometrial growths without damaging the reproductive organs.

These treatments are thought to improve a woman’s chances of getting pregnant, but it’s hard to say by how much. If medication or surgery isn’t effective in helping you and your partner conceive, your doctor might recommend alternative herbal therapies for endometriosis patients, that's Fuyan Pill. Fuyan pill is prominent among the herbal medicines. Fuyan pill is made with more than 50 kinds of precious herbs and its goal is to regulate blood to alleviate pain, clear away heat and reduce fire to clear implants naturally. More and more women choose this treatment and they get pregnant finally.