Fallopian Tube Problems (Blocked or Damaged Tubes)

• Reviewed by: IVF Expert
• Jul 13, 2025
• 2 mins read

Understanding the Situation: Your fallopian tubes serve as essential pathways, guiding the egg from your ovary to your womb. They’re also typically where the sperm meets the egg. If these tubes become blocked or damaged, it can prevent the egg and sperm from meeting and stop a fertilized egg from reaching your womb. We understand how disheartening this can be.

How you might notice it (Symptoms): 

Many people with blocked or damaged tubes don’t experience noticeable symptoms, which can make this situation even more frustrating. If the blockage stems from a past infection, such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, you may have felt pelvic pain, fever, or had unusual discharge in the past. We recognize how concerning these symptoms can be.

Impact on Pregnancy: 

A blockage in your fallopian tubes can create hurdles in the journey to pregnancy, making it difficult for the egg and sperm to meet, or preventing a fertilized egg from reaching the uterus for implantation. 

How We Can Support You:  

• Special Tests: We can help you with tests like an HSG (Hysterosalpingogram), which uses X-rays to assess whether your tubes are open.  
• Surgery: In some situations, minor surgery might be an option to help clear blocked tubes.  
• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): This approach can be a highly effective solution for blocked tubes, as it bypasses them entirely. We would collect eggs directly from your ovaries, fertilize them in a lab, and then carefully place the embryo into your womb.