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Infertility Surgery Treatments

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Infertility Surgery Treatments

Many cases of infertility can be treated with surgical options. In fact, infertility surgical treatments are a better alternative in cases of unexplained infertility. There are a few surgical alternatives for infertility problems.

 

Laparoscopy

This infertility surgical treatment option treats conditions that contribute to fertility problems. The minimally invasive procedure is usually performed in an outpatient setting. Laparoscopy involves making an incision around the navel and inserting a narrow fiber optic telescope through it. The procedure can be useful in treating infertility in women with a history of ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain, or those who have had pelvic surgery. If the doctor diagnoses adhesions or endometriosis during diagnostic laparoscopy, a laparoscopic procedure can be performed for improving fertility.

However, in older women, diagnostic laparoscopy can be avoided. It is not recommended for women with multiple infertility factors. Such women can better be treated with other infertility treatment options, such as in vitro fertilization.

There are following types of laparoscopic procedures:

 

Chromopertubation

In infertile women, laparoscopy may be performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. In such women, chromopertubation can be performed to assess tubal patency. Chromopertubation involves the instillation of methylene blue dye using a transcervical cannula through fallopian tubes. If the dye spills from each tube, it is reported to be a confirmation of tubal patency.

Surgical procedure involving removal of patches of endometriosis can raise the chances for pregnancy. For women suffering from endometriosis, infertility surgical treatment may involve:

 

Hysteroscopy

The procedure involves insertion of a narrow fiber optic telescope through the cervix into the uterus. Through the outpatient procedure, the fertility doctor will look for adhesions inside your uterus and remove the same through

 

Microsurgery Options

If infertility is due to a disease of the fallopian tubes, the doctor may advise infertility surgery treatment to remove blockages or repair the tubes. However, these surgeries that involve fallopian tubes may raise the risk of ectopic or tubal pregnancy.

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