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Permanent Sterilization
Essure is the newest way to permanently prevent pregnancy. This procedure is preferred over previous methods of tubal ligation since no incision is required. Essure has been FDA approved since 2002, but was used with success in other countries prior to that time.
Essure is a flexible, micro-insert, which is placed into the fallopian tubes. Over time, the device causes scarring of the tubes. This scar tissue naturally inhibits pregnancy by preventing sperm from reaching and fertilizing the woman's eggs.
The Essure placement is done in the Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine offices using local anesthesia and a mild oral sedative. The procedure takes less than 30 minutes, and then your condition is evaluated for another 45 minutes.
We routinely provide Essure permanent birth control to our patients because it is fast, convenient, and does not require the down-time of traditional sterilization techniques. Most women recover in as little as one to two days after the procedure. Essure is very reliable – studies show it to be more than 99% effective.
Advantages of Essure:
If you have decided that your family is complete, Dr. Jenkins will be happy to discuss the Essure method of permanent sterilization with you.
Essure is a flexible, micro-insert, which is placed into the fallopian tubes. Over time, the device causes scarring of the tubes. This scar tissue naturally inhibits pregnancy by preventing sperm from reaching and fertilizing the woman's eggs.
The Essure placement is done in the Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine offices using local anesthesia and a mild oral sedative. The procedure takes less than 30 minutes, and then your condition is evaluated for another 45 minutes.
We routinely provide Essure permanent birth control to our patients because it is fast, convenient, and does not require the down-time of traditional sterilization techniques. Most women recover in as little as one to two days after the procedure. Essure is very reliable – studies show it to be more than 99% effective.
Advantages of Essure:
- Considered a minor surgical procedure
- Permanent
- Hormone-free
- Reliable (99% effective)
- No general anesthesia required
- Only a day or two of recovery
- It is not reversible.
- You must use back up contraception for at least three months.
- Effectiveness studies have not been conducted for patients who have had Essure for more than three years.
If you have decided that your family is complete, Dr. Jenkins will be happy to discuss the Essure method of permanent sterilization with you.
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