How can balloon tuboplasty help remove a fallopian tube blockage?

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Diagram showing the female reproductive system with labeled ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina, alongside hormone pathways and the process from ovulation to fertilization and early embryo development. — infertility Major structures and hormones involved in the initiation of pregnancy. Also seen, at right, is the development of an egg cell (ovum) from follicle to embryo.

Balloon tuboplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to address fallopian tube obstructions that contribute to infertility.

The process involves the following steps:
* A catheter is inserted through the cervix and guided into the fallopian tube until it reaches the site of the blockage.1
* A small, deflated balloon is then passed through the catheter to the obstructed area.1
* The balloon is inflated, which serves to dilate the tube and clear the obstruction.1

By successfully opening the passageway for sperm and eggs, this technique can potentially resolve the underlying fertility issue without the need for more extensive surgical intervention.1