Comparison
of Permanent Birth Control Methods
We have provided a table that provides information
about the permanent birth control methods currently
available: Essure, tubal ligation, and vasectomy.
To see the comparison of the permanent birth control
methods currently available, please Click
Here.
To
review frequently asked questions about the Essure
procedure, please Click
Here.
What
is Essure
The
Essure procedure is a sterilization procedure for
women that is performed by an Essure trained doctor.
Unlike tubal ligation and vasectomy, there are no
incisions. Instead, micro-inserts are passed through
the body's natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and
uterus) and placed into your fallopian tubes.
During the first 3 months following the procedure,
your body and the micro-inserts work together to
form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching
the egg. During this period, you will need to use
another form of birth control.
After
3 months, your doctor will perform a special type
of x-ray test called an HSG to confirm that your
tubes are completely blocked and you can rely
on the Essure micro-inserts for birth control.
Essure
Works With Your Body
Unlike
vasectomy or tubal ligation, Essure makes the
choice for permanent birth control easy, because
of all the advantages it offers:
99.8%
effective
No
incisons
No
hospitalization
Performed
in the privacy and comfort of our clinic
Hormone
free
No
general anesthesia or associated risks
Fast
recovery
Confirmation
test gives you piece of mind that your tubes
are blocked
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 is 99.80%
effective in preventing pregnancy. Additionally,
92% of women who relied on Essure rated their long-term
satisfaction with Essure as "somewhat satisfied"
to "very satisfied" at 3 years of follow-up.
Over 60,000 women have chosen Essure to date
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:
The
procedure should be considered irreversible
Like
all methods of birth control, the Essure procedure
should not be considered 100% effective
Not
all women who undergo the Essure procedure
will achieve successful placement of both
micro-inserts
You
must use another method of birth control for
at least three months after the procedure
The
Essure procedure is newer than other procedures
Removal
of the Essure micro-inserts would require
a procedure (top
of page)
