Re: Is hydrosalpinx the only reason for dialated fellopin tube?
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 04:54:23 -0600 (CST)
Hydrosalpinx means the tube is filled with fluid, meaning that it is
actually sealed, and collecting fluid (usually the normal secrettions of
the tube). If the HSG is normal. the thickened tube shouldn't be
related to the hydro.
Your history is a bit confusing - I don't understand why you would have
HSG's if you are already going through IVF. I don't know why you would
have 3 HSG's. You should have had laparoscopy so that the doc could get
a direct view of your tubes and pelvis and treat things if possible.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, hozumi wrote:
>
>I have had 3 HSG in last 5 years and all passed clear but every time I
>have pelvic ultrasound, a dialated tube(?) shows up. The last HSG I had
>earlier this year was to confirm if I have hydrosalpinx and the dye went
>through Okay. Dr. concluded that we might be seeing enlarged vein and
>did not do any more check.
>I am a infertility patient with slightly elevated FSH. I have had 5 IVF
>faliure despite the fact that I had a good quality eggs.
>I guess my questions are:
>- Could one have hydrosalpinx and have good HSG result?
>- What could cause fellopin tube to be enlarged and is it Okay to have a
>tube like that?
>- What I should be doing for the next step?
>I REALLY need to know what is causing to my infertility....
>
>Thank you,
>
>--
>Hozumi
>
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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