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Been told by a doctor that i have got two swollen fallopian tubes and trying to concieve. is there anything i can do apart from ivf?

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As above : Try talking with a fertility clinic , good luck.

Answered 4/24/2016

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Surgery: You can look at surgery to see how bad the tubes look. Ideally they should be removed before ivf to improve outcome. Sometimes a tube can be opened up. That does not mean it will work but it gives you a chance.

Answered 6/13/2013

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Dr. Michael Opsahl answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Surgery poor choice: Surgery for hydrosalpinx has a low success rate. The delivery rate is commonly about 20% over 12-24 months whereas, ivf can be as high as 60-70% from a single cycle. Tubal occlusion is as effective as removing the tubes. I have seen some women have a serious drop in egg number after removal of tubes. You do have a choice but often not a good one. Ivf is safe too. Best wishes.

Answered 6/13/2013

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