Blocked Tubes - Does giving birth help their condition?

[Ninah]

Just wondering as this is an IVF ICSI bub, due to having two blocked tubes, is it possible that giving birth and pregnancy can unblock tubes? As I know it does help other fertility issues like Endo etc.

We have two Frozen bubs but just wondered what our chances are of conceiving naturally after this birth?

[onthefly]

I don't know, but congratulations! I didn't realise you were pregnant. Hope all is going well.

[Ninah]

Thanks hun It's going slowly, lol but yes, well ....so grateful for every milestone

[MummaSue]

I wonder about this too as I have blocked tubes and had endo too (but it was removed).

To be honest, I can't see how pregnancy can unblock tubes - but you never know. I'd love to think that I could have a natural pregnancy following this one.

I'd love to hear others thoughts on this.

Sue xx

[Mildez]

It seems to be more common to conceive naturally with blocked tubes after you have had a pregnancy. I think the hormones of pregnancy can help relax the tubes and that can unblock them if they can release what is blocking them. When they are blocked from damage from adhesions and endo the chances of them become opened enough to get pregnant naturally are reduced. But if you have a healthy looking blocked tube/s with no adhesions then I'd say the chance is much better.
Ninah did you have ICSI because of sperm issues also?
In a few months we will be starting IVF for a damaged tube which is open but the outside is in poor condition (other lost from ectopic pregnancy) I am IVF is successful and then we have a natural surprise down the track also as we wouldn't be having IVF again once we birth a baby.

[Ninah]

Hi Mildez, DH has a lower SP Count but they said not enough for concern, the main issues of our troubles was myself.
Are you going to do a fresh ICSI cycle? Chances are you may end up with some frozen embryo's for later use. Hopefully this is the case *hugs*

Lots of luck to you all

[Nyrad]

I was interested in the exact same theory. We have a beautiful 11 month old baby girl from ICSI FET, and im hoping for a natural surprise. (main issue is my blocked tubes and endo)

We haven't used any contraceptive thus far so if it happens anytime soon i'll let you know!