Female Infertility Treatment in India

Hydrosalpinx

Hydrosalpinx is the name for a condition in which a woman’s fallopian tube becomes blocked with fluid.

There are different causes for this condition and symptoms can vary depending on the individual. Some women do not experience any symptoms, but hydrosalpinx can have a severe impact on fertility.

Symptoms of hydrosalpinx include:

abdominal and pelvic pain

unusual vaginal discharge

Diagnosis

Hydrosalpinx is characterized by one or both fallopian tubes being filled with water.

A doctor can diagnose hydrosalpinx using several methods. These include:

An ultrasound: This is one way of looking for hydrosalpinx, but is not as effective.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG ): This is a type of X-ray that can display tubal blockages. A special dye visible to the X-ray is introduced through the vagina and cervix.

Laparoscopy: Also known as keyhole surgery, a laparoscopy is a surgical procedure where small incisions are made in the abdomen, and a camera is inserted. This allows a surgeon to see the organs and remove fluid or other issues.

A diagnostic laparoscopy can also determine whether there is another issue that may be causing infertility, such as endometriosis.

Treatment and management

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. If endometriosis is found to be the cause, doctors can also remove the endometrial