Infertility caused by tubal factors accounts for 10% -30% of IVF-assisted pregnancy patients, and hydrosalpinx can reduce the success rate of IVF by more than 50%, which has attracted great attention in clinical practice. Proper handling of hydrosalpinx is crucial for improving the success rate of in vitro fertilization.

If you are seeking IVF assistance and have been diagnosed with hydrosalpinx, consider the following information.

Why Hydrosalpinx Must Be Treated?

Hydrosalpinx refers to the accumulation of fluid in the fallopian tubes, usually caused by inflammation, infection, scar tissue after surgery, or endometriosis. This type of fluid accumulation can affect the normal function of the fallopian tubes, leading to the following problems:

1. Impact on Fertility:

Hydrosalpinx can obstruct the fallopian tubes, hindering the binding of sperm and egg as well as the transportation of fertilized eggs to the uterus. This makes natural conception extremely difficult or even impossible.

2. Alteration of Uterine Environment:

The accumulation of water in the fallopian tubes can flow into the uterine cavity through the opening of the tubes, altering the environment inside the uterus and making it unsuitable for embryo implantation and development. The toxins and inflammatory factors in the liquid may also directly damage the embryo.

3. Increased Risk of Infection:

Pathogenic bacteria and inflammatory cells in the fluid may spread to the uterus and other reproductive organs, increasing the risk of infection and further impacting fertility and overall health.

Why does hydrosalpinx affect the success rate of IVF?

Prompt treatment of hydrosalpinx is particularly important for women seeking to conceive. Failing to address it before undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) can significantly impact the success rate. This is due to several reasons:

1. Disruption of the optimal implantation environment for embryos: Under normal circumstances, embryos need to implant and develop in the optimal environment within the uterine cavity. Hydrosalpinx may disrupt this environment, affect the normal implantation of embryos, and lead to the failure of in vitro fertilization.

2. Presence of bacteria and inflammatory substances affecting embryo development: Hydrosalpinx may contain bacteria and inflammatory substances, which can affect the health of the endometrium, interfere with embryo implantation and development, and thus affect the success rate of in vitro fertilization.

3. Alteration of endometrial thickness and morphology: Hydrosalpinx may lead to pelvic infections, which can, in turn, affect the thickness and morphology of the endometrium.

If you have been diagnosed with hydrosalpinx and are planning to undergo IVF, it is crucial to seek timely treatment!

During the treatment, medication and surgical intervention are common approaches.

1. Medication Treatment: Doctors may initially attempt antibiotic therapy to eliminate potential infections and inflammation for mild cases of hydrosalpinx. If resistance to antibiotics develops, patients can take the herbal medicine called Fuyan Pill. It eliminates various pathogens, and promotes blood circulation, and regulates the patient's constitution, making the uterine environment more conducive to pregnancy.

2. Surgical Treatment: If there is severe hydrosalpinx, surgical treatment is recommended before in vitro fertilization. Laparoscopic surgery can be used to ligate or remove the fallopian tubes to avoid the impact of hydrosalpinx on the test tubes. 

However, the postoperative infection must be prevented and anti-infective drugs used for consolidation treatment. The Fuyan Pill, consumed as an adjuvant treatment, can promote postoperative recovery, reduce the probability of recurrence of hydrosalpinx, and improve the success rate of IVF.

In summary, the impact of hydrosalpinx on the success rate of IVF cannot be overlooked. Timely treatment is crucial. We hope you have a healthy baby soon!

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