Tubal Factor Infertility
Once the mature eggs are “ovulated” from the ovarian follicles on the ovaries, they must travel unimpeded through the fallopian tubes until they reach the site of fertilization. Fertilization occurs in the ampulae of the fallopian tube, near the end furthest away from thae uterus. Tubal factor infertility is relatively common and occurs when damage to the tubes prevents the passage of the eggs through the fallopian tubes.
Causes Of Tubal Factor Infertility
Treating Tubal Factor Infertility
With today’s technology the pregnancy outcome for women with tubal factor is excellent. Infertility due to damaged fallopian tubes is common. Fortunately, when the tubal damage is mild to moderate, modern surgical techniques can often help to achieve pregnancy. Some tubal surgeries are now being performed as outpatient procedures through the laparoscope, thus minimizing recovery time and expense. For woman with severe or surgically uncorrectable tubal disease, in vitro fertilization offers a chance of achieving pregnancy. For woman who have had tubal ligations, microscopic tubal reversal frequently results in acceptable pregnancy rates. Although woman with infertility due to tubal factors once had a poor prognosis, today they have a good chance of experiencing the joys of parenthood.