FAQ’s for Essure
    What exactly is Essure?
  • Essure is a procedure for permanent birth control that requires no incisions. It is the first alternative to surgical tubal ligation for women in the United States.
    What are the benefits?
  • No incisions
  • No scars
  • No hormones
  • Performed in an office (no long hospital visits)
  • No activity restrictions post-procedure
  • Fast recovery: 1-2 days
  • Performed with local anesthesia
  • Performed without the surgical risks associated with the traditional tubal ligation
    • - Traditional tubal ligation requires an abdominal incision, general anesthesia (with its associated risks and complications), and a four to six day recovery period
  • Excellent alternative to conventional birth control methods such as:
    • - IUD
    - Birth control pills
    - The patch
    - The “ring”
    - Condoms
    - Diaphragms
  • Covered by most insurance plans and requires no hospital deductible.
  • 99.8% effective
  • FDA-approved
  • Non-reversible
    What are the inserts made from?
  • The inserts are made from tested, approved surgical materials that have been used successfully in other long-term medical procedures including heart surgery.
    Is Essure new to the market?
  • No. The FDA approved Essure in 2002 and tens of thousands of Essure procedures have been performed around the world since 1998.
    What are the details of the procedure and how does it work?
  • Essure involves the placement a soft-micro insert into the fallopian tubes through a vaginal approach. Once in place, body tissue grows into the inserts and forms a barrier that blocks the fallopian tubes.
    How long does the procedure take?
  • The procedure takes about 30 minutes and the total office visit typically lasts two hours. We recommend that you have someone drive you home after the procedure.
    Does Essure start to work immediately?
  • During the first three months following the procedure your body and the micro-inserts work together to form a tissue barrier that will block the fallopian tubes. For these first three months, however, we recommend that you use an alternate form of birth control.
    Is the procedure painful?
  • The procedure is similar to a Pap smear with mild to moderate cramping; the pain should not be worse than typical menstrual cramps.
    How soon can I get back to regular activity?
  • Most women return to their normal activities the same day or the next day.
    Will my insurance pay for the procedure?
  • Most health insurance companies that cover sterilization will cover Essure.
    Does Essure result in post tubal syndrome?
  • Because Essure does not compromise or adversely affect blood flow to the ovary or uterus, post tubal syndrome is a very unlikely result.
    Will my period stop?
  • No. Your period will continue as normal unless Essure is performed in combination with other procedures such as endometrial ablation.
    Will I see a change in my periods?
  • Your menstrual cycle typically will not change, although some women do report temporary changes that normalize quickly.
    Will Essure make me menopausal?
  • No. Essure does not cause menopause and does not alter your hormones.
    Will I still produce eggs after the procedure?
  • After an Essure procedure your ovaries will continue to produce eggs, which then will be absorbed by your body
    Is the procedure reversible?
  • Essure is not reversible.
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