Finally, women and their partners considering
permanent birth control have a new option. It's called Essure.
Unlike tubal ligation and vasectomy, there are
no incisions or punctures to the body. Essure takes about 35
minutes, does not require general anesthesia, and provides birth
control without hormones.
Best of all, you should be on your way about 45
minutes after the procedure.
A Breakthrough Technology
The
Essure procedure is performed by a trained gynecologist. A soft,
flexible micro-insert is placed into each fallopian tube through
your body's natural pathways. To view an interactive demo of
Essure, click
here.
In clinical testing, the total procedure took
about 35 minutes, with only 15 minutes required to place the
micro-inserts into the fallopian tubes. Most women were able
to leave the facility 45 minutes after the procedure.
In the Pivotal Trial of Essure, 92% of working
women resumed work in 24 hours or less after the day of the
procedure. In fact, many women resumed normal physical activities
the same day they had the procedure.
Essure Works With Your Body
Unlike tubal ligation (having your tubes tied)
or vasectomy, the Essure procedure does not require incisions
or punctures to the body and there is no cutting, clipping,
suturing, or burning of tubes.
During the three months after the procedure, your
body and the micro-insert work together to form a tissue barrier
that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. The micro-inserts
do not contain or release hormones and are made with the same
materials used in other medical products for many years. For
example, these materials have been used in blood vessel grafts,
heart valve replacements, and abdominal repair.
Safety and Effectiveness
The Essure procedure has undergone significant
clinical testing in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Data from clinical testing show that Essure was 99.8% effective
in preventing pregnancy after two years of follow-up. 98% of
women who relied on Essure rated their long-term satisfaction
with Essure as "good" to "excellent"
The Essure Procedure: Key Risks and Considerations
As with all medical procedures, Essure may not
be suitable for all women and there are risks associated with
Essure. The following are the key risks associated with Essure:
