HTA Details
Hysteroscopic Tubal Sterilization
- Publication date
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2013-October-01
- Status
- Final
- Topic Area
- Gynecological
- Recommendation
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Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee Recommendations:
- Hysteroscopic sterilization be considered as an alternative to tubal ligation for female sterilization.
- Access issues regarding hysteroscopic sterilization being provided in an outpatient setting be considered as part of the associated implementation strategy.
- Ministry Response
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The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has reviewed this recommendation. However, in light of the fact this product is no longer for sale in Canada, no further action will be taken.
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To read the full OHTAC Recommendation Report for this topic, contact our Health Innovation team using the contact form to request a digital copy.
When women want a permanent form of birth control, the usual way is to have a tubal ligation (or "having their tubes tied"). Tubal ligation is a surgery to cut or tie the fallopian tubes. When the tubes are cut, eggs cannot move along them into the uterus to be fertilized. The surgery is done under a general anaesthetic.
With hysteroscopic tubal sterilization, a tiny device called a microinsert is put into each fallopian tube through the vagina, cervix and uterus. Scar tissue grows around the microinsert and blocks the fallopian tubes. The procedure can be done in about 10 minutes in a doctor’s office without general or local anaesthetic.
Last Updated: February 24, 2026
