Are the testicles totally clogged or what?

Hi everyone,
I was hoping someone might be able to help me make sense of my current situation...

During a laparoscopic surgery to remove a teratoma from my right ovary and a standard cyst from the other, the surgeon performed a patency test on my fallopian tubes. To be honest, they didn't explain the exact mechanics of the test to me, but I was told my tubes are blocked. They suggested that if I can't conceive naturally within a year, I should come back for a procedure to clear them out.
Six months after the surgery, I saw a different gynecologist. Based on my discharge papers, he concluded that natural conception isn't possible for me and that any attempt to "clear" the tubes would be useless—he was quite firm about this, repeating it twice. He explained that during a laparoscopy, the condition of the fallopian tubes is clearly visible.
My discharge summary states:
"...via the previously placed uterine manipulator, methylene blue is injected, which appears in the distal portions of both fallopian tubes but fails to pass proximally or into the abdominal cavity..."
It seems like that last sentence in my medical report provides the actual explanation for why I can't conceive naturally.
I’m just confused. Why did my operating surgeon tell me to come back later for a clearing procedure, while this second doctor looked at the same paperwork and told me natural pregnancy is off the table?
Can anyone explain this specific test to me? Is this a definitive result that proves with 100% certainty that my tubes are blocked and there's no chance of natural conception?
Also, if my tubes are definitely blocked, am I still at risk for an ectopic pregnancy, or will I simply be unable to carry a pregnancy at all?
Thanks.

Maybe try asking the women over at this thread .

🤷 Every doctor has their own take on things.
Option one.
If that laparoscopic exam actually cleared out some blockage in a fallopian tube, conception might be possible—but the risk of an ectopic pregnancy skyrockets.
I mean, a sperm cell is tiny compared to an egg, especially once it’s fertilized. If the sperm manages to squeeze through, getting that egg back to where it needs to go? That's going to be a massive struggle.
But since the discharge papers say they’re completely blocked, we're looking at option two.
Option two.
Natural conception isn't happening.

It feels like what they did during your laparoscopic surgery to remove the dermoid cyst from your right ovary and a regular cyst from the other one is one thing, actual tubal patency is another, and whether they accidentally "unclogged" anything while poking around in there? That's a whole different story. Is it even possible to unblock them? Who knows...

Look, it’s probably better not to gamble with this. It's too risky for your health. Honestly? Go see a fertility specialist instead. Find someone who actually specializes in this stuff so you can get a real, expert opinion. You need one person to look at everything and make the call. When you jump from doctor to doctor, everyone has their own theory, and before you know it, the whole situation is just a total mess.

Thanks for explaining everything... I'm almost certain they were damaged because of the cleaning agent... and because of their incorrect diagnoses, I was left waiting four months for surgery...
I suspect they didn't want to shock me by saying my ovaries were ruined, since they bear some responsibility too...
Then again, maybe I'm just overthinking things...
I'm going to see someone in Chicago... I think I'll go to Vuk Vrhovec... I just need to know the truth once and for all instead of living a lie...
Thanks again 🙂

frozentinker992 said:Thanks for clearing that up... I'm honestly convinced the cyst caused it all. Because they kept getting the diagnosis wrong, I ended up waiting four months for surgery...
Now I’m starting to think they were just trying to spare me the shock of finding out my fallopian tubes were damaged too, since they share some of the blame...
Or maybe I'm just overthinking things...
I'm going to see someone in New York City... I think I'll head to Vuk Vrhovec... at least then I'll know the truth instead of living in some kind of delusion...
Thanks again 🙂

No, that's not how it works. A cyst is one thing; a blocked tube is something else entirely.
There are tons of reasons why a cyst shows up, and blockages often happen because of random inflammations you didn't even know you had. It could be anything.
Honestly, the best move is what you said—get to an REI specialist immediately. You could really be putting your health and fertility at risk for nothing. Don't play games with this.
👍

Hey ladies.
I’m dealing with a blocked fallopian tube—just one, since the other was removed due to hydrosalpinx.
I'm looking into some alternatives... has anyone actually heard of unblocking tubes through massage? My cousin from New York City sent me a link to a clinic that treats hydrosalpinx—something nobody here ever seems to mention is even treatable—and they claim success with blocked tubes using "natural" methods like massage and other treatments to restore patency.
Here is the clinic's site:
https://clearpassage.com/infertility-issues/

wearycyclist35 said:Hi everyone!
I have one blocked fallopian tube. My other one was removed due to hydrosalpinx.
I’m trying to find ways to shorten my wait... I was wondering if anyone has heard about unblocking tubes through massage? My sister over in New York City sent me a link to a clinic that treats hydrosalpinx (which nobody here ever mentioned could be treated) and they claim success with blocked tubes using natural methods—specifically massage and what I assume are other treatments—to get them open again.
Here is the clinic's link:
https://clearpassage.com/infertility-issues/

Jane, it won't hurt you, but I highly doubt it will actually help. If you can afford it, why not? I've tried a few different things myself, including taking serrapeptase, which gets a lot of praise for these issues, but it didn't do much for me. A lot of women swear by vaginal steaming; I'm curious about that, so I might give it a shot too. I'll check out the link. Thanks for sharing!