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Blocked Fallopian Tubes and the Birth of CPT

December 14, 2008 Jackie No comments

By Jackie

CPT was formed when Belinda and Larry Wurn discovered they could open blocked fallopian tubes, thus ensuring a “clear passage” for egg and sperm to meet. In the upcoming book, Miracle Moms, Better Sex, Less Pain, Belinda and Larry Wurn, along with Dr. Richard King, chronicle how they developed a manual physical therapy treatment protocol that can decrease pain, improve sexual function, and improve fertility in multiple ways.

An entire chapter of the book is devoted to blocked fallopian tubes. The chapter begins with the Wurn’s exciting discovery that their technique for chronic pain could open blocked fallopian tube. Belinda and Larry Wurn discuss the different patients who unexpectedly became pregnant and their subsequent decision to open a clinic devoted to helping women become pregnant.

The chapter dives into the different causes of blocked fallopian tubes and explains the role of adhesions. They also discuss other conditions closely related to blocked tubes, such as hydrosalpinx and ectopic pregnancies.

It was my job to help gather patient stories for this chapter, and let me assure you, there was no short supply! There are so many women who have had success at CPT with blocked fallopian tubes, hydrosalpinx, and ectopic pregnancies that we couldn’t include even close to half! Over 15 women share their personal journeys with infertility, blocked fallopian tubes, treatment at CPT, and ultimate success in the chapter.

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Overcoming the Fear of another Ectopic Pregnancy

December 5, 2008 Jackie No comments

By Jackie

“In early 2004, I became pregnant for the first time,” Savannah told us. “But my husband and I were soon devastated when we learned it was an ectopic pregnancy.”

Ectopic pregnancy located in the fallopian tube

Ectopic pregnancy located in the fallopian tube

Once a woman experiences an ectopic pregnancy, her perspective of pregnancy is forever changed. The excitement of a positive pregnancy test can be quickly transformed to fear.

Doctors find that adhesions in or around the fallopian tubes can lead to ectopic pregnancies. After Savannah’s ectopic pregnancy, she underwent diagnostic laparoscopic surgery and her doctor found adhesions around her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Her doctor removed what adhesions he could. Although Savannah trusted the hands of her doctor, she was still fearful that another ectopic pregnancy might occur.

While a surgeon can remove many adhesions, she or he may be unable to access or cut areas that would impair fertility. Furthermore, adhesions frequently re-grow as a direct result of the surgery.

Savannah told us, “I wanted to do everything I could to reduce adhesions and avoid another ectopic pregnancy.” She found our clinic and underwent our 20 hour treatment program. The day she returned home, Savannah became pregnant. Her ultrasound later showed her pregnancy was progressing as normal. Nine months later, she gave birth to a beautiful boy. Remarkably, she went on to have a second son.

Women shouldn’t have to fear another ectopic pregnancy due to adhesions. To learn more about treatment for adhesions, please visit our adhesions and infertility page.

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