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| GLOSSARY | HOW DOES ESSURE WORK? | BENEFITS OF ESSURE THE ESSURE PROCEDURE | IS ESSURE RIGHT FOR YOU? RISKS | HOW IS THE ESSURE PROCEDURE PERFORMED? |
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A nonincisional approach to permanent birth control
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| Essure is a new method of permanent birth control developed by Conceptus Incorporated. Because it is intended to permanently prevent pregnancy, it is similar to other permanent birth control procedures, such as vasectomy or tubal ligation (“having your tubes tied”). All of these procedures are intended to prevent pregnancy for the rest of your life. This brochure will provide you with information about Essure, as well as the benefits and risks of this method of birth control; however, this information is not intended to be a substitute for a thorough discussion with your doctor, as all women have individual needs and concerns. Your doctor will advise you whether the Essure procedure is appropriate for you with regard to your circumstances and medical history. |
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| How does Essure work? |
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| The Essure procedure is a nonincisional surgical procedure that involves placing a small, flexible device called a micro-insert into each of your fallopian tubes (the tubes your eggs travel through from your ovaries to your uterus). The micro-inserts are made from polyester fibers and metals (nickel-titanium and stainless steel), materials that have been studied and used in the heart and other parts of the human body for many years. Once the micro-inserts are in place, body tissue grows into the micro-inserts, blocking the fallopian tubes. Blocking the tubes is intended to prevent sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg, thereby preventing pregnancy. It is believed that the tissue response to the micro-insert that creates the blockage of your tubes will last for the rest of your reproductive life, but data regarding use of Essure beyond 2 years are not available. Studies are ongoing to obtain these data. Your doctor will be able to explain the procedure to you in more detail. |
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