Tubal Cannulation

When is Tubal Cannulation done?

 

If one is having trouble getting pregnant and if it is due to fallopian tubes being blocked, a procedure called tubal cannulation may be the required surgery for a woman.

What is a Tubal Cannulation procedure? 

A Tubal Cannulation is an x-ray procedure performed to help release a possible blockage of one or both fallopian tubes. It may be recommended when the blockage in the tube is close to the uterus. This is an outpatient procedure which usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to perform. It is usually done in the early part of your menstrual cycle just after menses has ended but before ovulation (typically between day 5 and 10 of your cycle). It is imperative that you are not pregnant and have not had unprotected intercourse around ovulation when we do this procedure.

 

What are the benefits of Tubal Cannulation?

The benefits of Tubal Cannulation are:

• Overall low health risks for most of the women
•  Improves the chances of pregnancy for most of the women