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New Application, Proven
Science
Essure is a soft, flexible micro-insert designed and made by Conceptus, with
the same materials used for years in heart valve replacements and blood vessel
grafts. The worldwide introduction of Essure occurred in a clinical trial in
Australia in 1998.
Essure is inserted vaginally by a trained gynaecologist using a visually guided
method called hysteroscopy. A micro-insert is placed in each fallopian tube,
where the body and the micro-insert work together to form a biological blockage
that prevents sperm from reaching the egg.
Gentler and Faster
Unlike tubal ligation (having your tubes tied) or vasectomy, the Essure
procedure requires no incisions and is typically done without general
anesthesia. In clinical trials, the average time spent using a hysteroscope to
place micro-inserts into the fallopian tubes was 15 minutes. The total
procedure time was about 30 minutes, and most women were able to leave the
facility 45 minutes after the procedure.
In clinical testing of Essure, 92% of working women returned to work in one day
or less, not counting the day of the procedure. In fact, many women resume
normal physical activities the same
day they have the procedure.
Safety and Effectiveness
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In two clinical studies of more than 700 women, there were no life-threatening
complications from the procedure.
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The first year effectiveness of Essure is more than 99%.
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88% of women rated their tolerance of the procedure as "good" to "excellent".
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99% of women who had Essure for six months or more rated their comfort with
Essure as "good" to "excellent."
As with a vasectomy, there is a minimum three-month waiting period after the
procedure, during which you must use another form of birth control to prevent
pregnancy.
For more details on Essure, tubal ligation, vasectomy, and other forms of birth
control, click here.
Some Key Considerations
Keep in mind that Essure is one of the newest birth control alternatives, and
while the data demonstrate its effectiveness, the clinical research to date has
not involved as many patients or as long a follow-up period as other birth
control methods.
Along with Essure's unique benefits, it is important to note that, like all
medical procedures, there are risks. These include not placing or misplacing
the micro-inserts, expulsion of micro-inserts, and a very low rate of tubal
and/or uterine perforation. Also there is a very small risk of fainting,
overabsorption of saline, vaginal bleeding, ongoing pain/discomfort, and
menstrual changes. For more information about risks and possible complications
with Essure click here.
Also, the Essure procedure is designed to provide permanent birth control and
is not expected to be reversible, so be sure that permanent birth control is
the right decision for you.
Like all medical procedures you must see a doctor prior to deciding to have an
Essure procedure. The doctor must evaluate the suitability of Essure for your
particular situation.
Ask the Medical Professionals
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To speak to a registered nurse about Essure, call 1800 785 336, M-F 9 am to 5
pm, Sydney time.
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To find a general practioner who can give you a referral to an Essure-trained
gynaecologist, or to find a gynaecologist who performs the Essure procedure,
click here.
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To see what medical professionals in Australia are saying about this exciting
development in birth control, click here.
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