O and Blocked tubes - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

Hazel 74 · 06-14-2007, 03:09 AM

Hi -- apologies in advance if this is a very silly question...

I know (from these boards) that if you need to check whether you have clear/blocked tubes you get a hsg test done...

I have never had a hsg done -- but my question is -- if I know for sure that I ovulate, then does that mean I can be assured that my tubes are clear?

I have had 2 u/s before (in the cd20-25 timeframe) where the doc confirmed that the egg had reached the womb (of course at that time she could not tell whether it was fertilised or not - but it had reached the womb)... so if it made its journey successfully, can I assume my tubes are clear?

Again, sorry if this is a really dumb question -- just been thinking about it some.

Thanks!

eurokelly · 06-14-2007, 09:04 AM

Hi Hazel, no question is silly! This whole thing is so confusing sometimes....

In my opinion, confirmation that you ovulate does not mean your tubes are definitely clear - although confirmation that the egg reached the uterus is more so. I certainly ovulate, and have had two failed pregnancies in the past year to confirm it, but still my specialist wanted to do a lap & dye test to ensure my (remaining) tube was clear. I think the reason is that there may be enough room for your egg to get through the tube but the egg and sperm need to meet and fuse in the tube and if there is any scarring or faults in the tube, they are not able to do so.

An hsg may be a good idea just to check that there is a clear flow through the tubes.

Hope this helps!

kelly