Pregnancy after microinsert sterilization with tubal occlusion confirmed by hysterosalpingogram.
BACKGROUND
Introduced to the U.S. market in late 2002 as a permanent method of contraception, a microinsert device is placed hysteroscopically into the fallopian tubes, not requiring incisions or general anesthesia. This report describes a case of pregnancy more than 6 months after a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) confirming bilateral occlusion after microinsert sterilization.


METHODS
A 30-year-old gravida 1 para 1 woman desired permanent sterilization. The patient underwent microinsert device placement and 6 months later had an HSG that confirmed bilateral tubal occlusion. More than 6 months after the confirmatory HSG, the patient became pregnant and delivered a term infant by cesarean birth. Cornual perforation was noted at surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
This case illustrates pregnancy after microinsertion sterilization and an HSG confirming bilateral tubal occlusion, despite perforation. A microinsert device continues to be a viable option for sterilization.
Ory
Erica M
EM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
Hines
Randall S
RS
Cleland
William H
WH
Rehberg
Jonathan F
JF
D000328:Adult; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D011247:Pregnancy; D049168:Pregnancy, Unplanned; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000295:instrumentation*