Birth control is a necessity in society. Contraceptive methods facilitate family planning. The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is the most popular temporary method. Female sterilization is a definitive method of contraception. The surgical approaches for female sterilization include laparotomy and minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy for tubal ligation (TL), and tubal occlusion by mi...

BACKGROUND Hysteroscopic sterilization is a minimally invasive alternative to laparoscopic tubal ligation for women who want permanent contraception. In contrast to the laparoscopic technique, a hysteroscope is used to pass permanent microinserts through the cervix and place them in the fallopian tubes. This procedure does not require local or general anesthesia and can be performed in an offic...