Table 1.

Previous counseling included items

▪ Full gynecological evaluation (clinical history, gynecological observation, transvaginal ultrasound, and cervical and breast cancer screening if indicated)
▪ Confirming the motivation to permanent contraception
▪ Evaluation of nickel or metal allergy
▪ Full information on the procedure (anatomical and technical details)
▪ Full information on possible complications and restrictions	Early: infection, acute pain, perforation/migration/expulsion
	Late: chronic pain or irregular/heavy bleeding
	Restrictions:  ✓ Magnetic resonance—safe if using a 1.5 T magnet; artifact possibility  ✓ Electrosurgical procedures—should be avoided if near the micro-inserts