Who should not have any transcervical sterilization method?
A woman should not have any transcervical sterilization method if she: • Is pregnant or thinks she may be pregnant. • Has had a baby, a miscarriage, or an abortion within six weeks before the transcervical method. • Has an active or has had a recent pelvic infection. • Has a uterus or fallopian tubes that are an unusual shape or in an unusual position. • Has had a previous tubal ligation. A woman should not have the micro-insert occlusion method if she: • Is allergic to the dye that is used for the X-ray. • Is sensitive or allergic to nickel. If you do not know, you can have a skin test to find out. • Does not want to or cannot use another method of birth control for at least three months after this method is started. • Does not want to or cannot return to have a special X-ray test about three months after having the procedure done. This brochure has been made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Conceptus, Inc.
