Methods and devices for occlusion of the fallopian tubes of a woman. The method involves thermally damaging the lining of the utero-tubal junction with relatively low power, followed by placement of a reticulated foam plug. In one embodiment, vascularized tissue grows into the plug and prevents or discourages...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6712810?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6712810 - Method and apparatus for tubal occlusion