Laparoscopic surgery of 2 fallopian tubes: What you need to know

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1. Causes of blocked fallopian tubes

The fallopian tube, also known as the fallopian tube, connects the uterus to the ovary, suspended by the uterine ovary ligament. The fallopian tubes are responsible for the passage of eggs and sperm and are the place where sperm from outside and eggs from the ovary meet. After fertilization, the egg continues to move in the fallopian tube (usually takes 3-4 days) to implant in the uterine cavity.
However, when the fallopian tubes are blocked, the above process will not happen and the woman will be infertile, so one of the treatment methods for blocked fallopian tubes is laparoscopic surgery to block 2 fallopian tubes. Causes of tubal occlusion may be due to:
History of pelvic infection, ruptured appendix, abdominal surgery. A woman has a sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhea, Chlamydia infection,... Endometriosis : Occurs when tissue that normally develops in the uterus but is found in the genitals other parts of a woman's body such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Congenital tubal occlusion: Although this cause is very rare, congenital tubal occlusion is present since the fetus was born and in the body there is already a narrowing of the fallopian tubes, or tubes. Fallopian tubes develop incompletely, may be partially or completely missing fallopian tubes.

In most cases of blocked fallopian tubes, these causes lead to scarring, and blocked fallopian tubes. Women with a history of such conditions are at risk for blocked fallopian tubes.
Signs of blocked fallopian tubes are often not obvious. A woman may suspect that she has a blocked fallopian tube if she is having difficulty conceiving (if she conceives within 1 year without becoming pregnant, it is considered difficult to conceive). In addition, other signs of blocked fallopian tubes can be identified such as:
Pain in the pelvis or abdomen: These symptoms can occur cyclically, as in the menstrual cycle, or may happens continuously. Menstrual cycle disorders: When the menstrual period comes, the patient often has dysmenorrhea; In addition, blocked fallopian tubes affect ovulation and egg movement, so menstrual cycles are often disrupted and painful for women these days. People with blocked fallopian tubes may experience pain during intercourse and a lot of vaginal discharge. Digestive dysfunction, body fatigue, lack of vitality, frequent urination, constant urge to urinate, ... In some cases, blocked fallopian tubes can cause ectopic pregnancy.

2. What is laparoscopic tubal surgery?

The laparoscopic method of 2 fallopian tube blockage is a surgical method that allows the doctor to observe the uterus, uterus, and part of the ear and fallopian tubes in the most complete and accurate way. Once it is confirmed that there is adhesion or blocked fallopian tubes in the patient, the doctor will evaluate the extent of the damage to give the appropriate treatment.
When performing laparoscopic surgery, the patient's uterus will be evaluated both for size, condition of the uterine lumen and for septum or adhesions, to identify factors or possible causes of birth premature birth or miscarriage. In addition, both sides of the woman's ovaries will also be evaluated for size, to see if there are tumors or ovulation.
Steps of laparoscopic tubal occlusion are performed by specialists according to the following steps:
Step 1: The doctor will open the fallopian tubes by placing the laparoscopic surgery kit into the uterine cavity. Step 2: Then, the doctor will insert a catheter into the opening of the fallopian tube to help remove the debris as well as separate the adhesions in the fallopian tube. The success rate of this method is up to 85%.

3. In which case is laparoscopic occlusion of 2 fallopian tubes indicated?

Laparoscopic surgery to block 2 fallopian tubes is a method to help patients have a chance to get pregnant. Before carrying out laparoscopic surgery for 2 fallopian tubes, the patient will have a general examination to assess whether he has enough health conditions to perform the procedure, in order to minimize the risks of complications and complications. symptoms may occur. Based on the specific condition of each patient, the specialist will advise the most effective treatment method for the patient.
Laparoscopic surgery with 2 fallopian tubes is indicated in the following cases:
Uterine and fallopian tubes with contrast detect tubal obstruction; Fallopian tubes fill with water or pus, causing adhesions; Laparoscopic surgery when the patient requires surgery to open the fallopian tubes after ligation to prevent pregnancy.

4. Note when laparoscopic surgery blocked 2 fallopian tubes

Unlike open surgery, laparoscopic surgery to block 2 fallopian tubes usually does not require the patient to stay in the hospital for too long. Accordingly, the recovery time to discharge from the hospital is usually about a few days or slower, maybe a few weeks. After that, the patient can return to normal activities.
One of the things women are most concerned about when performing laparoscopic tubal occlusion is the success rate and risk of complications. In order to improve the effectiveness of treatment, increase the ability to conceive naturally, and at the same time limit dangerous complications, patients should note:
Choose a reputable medical facility with a team of obstetricians and gynecologists. good, experienced, especially in the field of surgical treatment for laparoscopic surgery of 2 fallopian tubes
Keeping the mind relaxed, optimistic, limiting stress, excessive anxiety because it can negatively affect your health treatment results;
After laparoscopic surgery to block 2 fallopian tubes, the patient should leave it alone for 3 months, if not, then plan to treat infertility. During this time, a woman should keep calm and avoid negative worries because it can easily affect the functioning of the ovaries. Patients can go to the doctor who performed their surgery or the infertility department for advice on treatment options.
Once diagnosed with blocked fallopian tubes, women should visit a doctor and start treatment early to increase their chances of conceiving later. Because for women, the quantity and quality of eggs will gradually decrease over time, so the older you get, the ability to conceive naturally will gradually decrease.
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