All About Essure: Your Permanent Birth Control Option
What is Essure? Essure is a brand of permanent birth control that works with your body to prevent pregnancy. Essure was approved by the FDA in 2002, and over 750,000 women have chosen Essure as their permanent birth control method.
How does it work? You will be awake during the procedure, as it is non-invasive, non-surgical, and requires no general anesthesia. The doctor will place soft, flexible inserts into each of your fallopian tubes through the vagina and cervix. The doctor will be able to see the tip of each insert to ensure that the placement was successful and accurate.Â
What are the benefits? Minimally invasive No general anesthesia No hormones Return to regular activities within 1 or 2 days Short placement time Highly effective
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