fallopian tube blockage typically prevents successful passage of
the egg to the sperm, or the fertilized egg to the uterus.
Surgery can be used to try to correct this common cause of
infertility. The specific type of surgery depends on the
location and extent of the fallopian tube blockage. The good, if
not great, news is that the latest advances in infertility
treatment have made it possible for more people than ever before
to become parents. The bad news is that growing numbers of
couples may be jumping the gun and seeking infertility
treatments without giving Mother Nature a chance. Infertility
treatments, such as drugs that stimulate ovulation, are not
without their risks -- namely a risk of multiple pregnancies,
which can be dangerous for moms and babies. Some tubal
procedures can be done using microsurgical techniques, either
during open abdominal surgery or using laparoscopy through a
small incision. The surgeon must have special training and
expertise in microsurgery techniques and/or laparoscopy. Thi