These are the three main locations for Fallopian tube blockages;

1. Proximal
2. Midsegment
3. Distal

There are different types of Fallopian tube blockages based on location. Because the fallopian tubes have different parts, and as a tube, there may be different parts of the tube blocked.

Each section has its own name. Doctors have also come to find out that there are patterns of disease or trauma that may affect certain parts of the Fallopian tubes more than others.

Proximal tubal occlusion involves the isthmus. This can occur after infection such as complications from abortion, missed miscarriage, cesarean section or PID.

Midsegment tubal obstruction of the ampullary is most often due to tubal ligation damage. Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure to permanently prevent pregnancy.

Some women who have had tubal ligation change their mind later in life and choose to have this procedure reversed. This can be done surgically and has a 75% pregnancy success rate.

Tubal ligation removal comes with its own risk for development of more scar tissue on top of scar tissue already present from the initial tubal ligation procedure.

Distal tubal occlusion is the type of blockage that affects the part of the Fallopian tube end towards the ovary. This type of blockage is typically associated with hydrosalpinx.

Hydrosalpinx is often caused by Chlamydia trachomatis infection, which is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Untreated Chlamydia is known to cause both pelvic and fallopian tube adhesions.

In less severe cases only, the fimbriae may be damaged. They may become stuck together in masses or may be damaged enough to no longer function as they should.

As we learned above, the fimbriae have the important role of sweeping the oocyte (ova) into the fallopian tube for fertilization. If they no longer function, then the oocyte never makes it to its destination for fertilization.

Damage to any part of the Fallopian tubes can also be caused by ectopic pregnancy, PID, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or abdominal surgery.

Endometriosis and Fibroid tumours are both conditions which are becoming present in more women every year. Pelvic inflammatory disease is another common condition which women suffer from. Pelvic inflammatory disease or PID, is an umbrella term for a number of different problems that create an inflammatory infection in the female reproductive system.

PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) is almost always the direct result of a sexually transmitted disease, such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia, and is responsible for about 100,000 cases of female infertility per year. All of these conditions can cause blockage to the fallopian tubes by having adhesions, scar tissue, tumours or polyps form inside the path of the tube.

The Fallopian tubes may also become stuck to other parts of the internal body; the bladder, ovaries, uterus, bowels, etc.

Damaged Fallopian tubes can become twisted or the walls of the tubes themselves may adhere together causing a total blockage.

Partially damaged fallopian tubes may remain open enough for pregnancy to occur, but a partial blockage increases the risk for ectopic pregnancy.

The Fallopian tubes are very thin to begin with, it does not take much for them to become blocked, preventing the ova from traveling through.

Studies have shown that low progesterone levels, smoking and use of fertility medications may alter how the fallopian tubes function, which increases risk for ectopic pregnancy. Any of the conditions above may cause a partial tubal blockage as well, which also increases risk for ectopic pregnancy.

There really are no outward signs that will let you know if you are suffering from blocked Fallopian tubes.

If you have ever suffered from pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), there is however a very good chance that your tubes are blocked, as doctors estimate that at least three out of four women that have had a sexually transmitted disease do suffer from tubal blockage.

The primary indicator that there is a blockage is usually an inability to conceive.

Fortunately, there are medical tests that detect any abnormalities or blockages.

If there is evidence of some type of blockage to the tubes, further investigation is generally performed using a laparoscope which will help the doctor actually see into the fallopian tubes.

Here are details on how blocked fallopian tubes are diagnosed;

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Hysterosalpingogram is an X-ray test, using a contrast dye to view any obstruction in the Fallopian tubes.

The dye is inserted through a thin tube that is placed up through the vagina, into the uterus. Filling the uterus with this dye will then spill into the Fallopian tubes.

X-rays are then taken to determine if there is an injury or abnormal shape of the uterus and Fallopian tubes, including obstruction in the tubes.

This test is the number one test performed to determine if there is a blockage in the Fallopian tubes.

Chromotubation: This test is similar to hysterosalpingogram because it includes dye being passed into the uterus and Fallopian tubes as well.

This test is performed during laparoscopy, so that doctors can see the dye spilling from the Fallopian tube.

The dye used for this procedure cannot be seen on an X-ray, it is blue in colour.

This test is considered the most reliable way to determine Fallopian tube blockage, but does require surgery.

Sonohysterography: This is a non-invasive procedure where ultrasound imaging is used to determine if there are any abnormalities of the reproductive organs.

This type of test is not always a reliable way to determine Fallopian tube blockage since the tubes are so small. This test may help to determine hydrosalpinx or other issues such as uterine fibroids.

Regrowth of scar tissue and adhesion: Any kind of surgery for unblocking Fallopian tubes runs the risk of these types of formations.

The tubes may become blocked again or adhered to the abdominal wall, other parts of the reproductive organs, or other organs in the surrounding location, for example the bladder.

Scar tissue may also form on other parts of the abdominal cavity, including the reproductive organs due to the surgical procedure.

Pelvic Infection: Opening the abdomen runs the risk of pelvic infection.

Ectopic Pregnancy: There is a great risk for ectopic pregnancy.

While surgery is a common therapy for blocked Fallopian tubes, it does  come with a lot of risks as you have read above. 

However, there are proven natural remedies that have been used and confirmed to work for opening blocked Fallopian tubes naturally without surgery and that’s what you will read about below;