Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization (essure) in women with an intrauterine device.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in women with an intrauterine device (IUD).


METHODS
Prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).


METHODS
University hospital.


METHODS
From January 2005 through January 2006, all women with an IUD who came for a hysteroscopic tubal sterilization consultation were selected to participate.


METHODS
Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in women with IUD.


RESULTS
Feasibility of the procedure, localization of microinserts, and tubal occlusion evaluated by hysterography. Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization was performed in 6 patients. Hysterography showed correct placement of microinserts and bilateral tubal occlusion in all patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in women with an IUD appears to be a feasible and effective procedure.
Agostini
Aubert
A
Service de gynécologie obstétrique, Hôpital La Conception, Marseille, France. aagostini@mail.ap-hm.fr
Crochet
Patrice
P
Petrakian
Maude
M
Estrade
Jean Phillipe
JP
Cravello
Ludovic
L
Gamerre
Marc
M
D000328:Adult; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008875:Middle Aged; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods