A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a diagnostic tool that uses dye used to determine if there is a blockage in the fallopian tubes. If the dye flows freely, there is no blockage. If the passage is obstructed, Fallopian Tube Recanalization #FTR may be used to clear the blockage ✨If you have been diagnosed with blocked fallopian […]
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Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a small procedure with big impact. FTR is a non-surgical treatment for blocked fallopian tubes with a 90% success rate, and does not require a hospital stay. For these reasons, more and more women are are realising that FTR is their best option🌷If you have been diagnosed with blocked fallopian […]
We are often asked how Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) can assist in certain cases of infertility. Fallopian Tubes are fundamentally the passageways for the female’s eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. When the tube is blocked, sperm is quite simply unable to fertilise the egg. FTR unlocks the tube to allow conception […]
Healthy fallopian tubes are key to a successful pregnancy as they form the passageway for the female’s eggs to travel to the uterus 🌸 Despite their importance, many women do not realise their fallopian tubes are blocked until they are struggling to conceive🤰Fortunately, Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a relatively new, effective means to treat […]
If your doctor suspects your fallopian tubes are blocked, they may suggest a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) examination. During this test, a special ‘dye’ called contrast is injected into the uterus by a small catheter through the cervix. An X-ray outlining the uterus is then taken to confirm if there are any blockages. If the injected dye […]
A Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR) is a non-surgical procedure to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes; sometimes linked to infertility. These blockages can be a buildup of debris from pelvic infection, or scarring from previous abdominal surgery. As we are the only practice in South Africa currently offering this non-surgical procedure, please visit our website […]
Here are the steps we take to clear blockages in the fallopian tubes, via a Fallopian Tube Recanalization (FTR): 👉 At the start, patients will receive an intravenous drip and short-acting medication to assist with mild discomfort and for sedation. 👉 A speculum is then placed in the vagina and a small catheter is inserted […]
Many women don’t realise they have blocked fallopian tubes until they are struggling to conceive. The symptoms involved are few, however in some cases, blocked fallopian tubes can lead to mild, regular period pain on the side(s) of the abdomen which host the blockage. Luckily, with a Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) procedure, we are able […]
Fallopian tubes can become blocked for various different reasons. A buildup of debris or mucus from pelvic infection, previous abdominal surgery, Endometriosis, certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or even past ectopic pregnancy. With our nonsurgical Fallopian Tube Recanalisation (FTR) procedure, a Specialist Radiologist can clear these blockages, particularly if the blockage is due to debris […]