Essure Tubal Sterilization

I have now begun performing female tubal sterilization procedures in my office. There is a new technique available that offers great results with minimal risk. There is even a lower risk of serious injury than laparoscopic tubal ligation and the recovery is much, much faster. Patients usually only experience cramping similar to menstrual cramps. No painful incisions!!!

The Essure procedure allows women who are absolutely finished with childbearing the opportunity to permanently prevent future pregnancy without taking hormonal birth control.

The nice thing about Essure hysteroscopic sterilization is that it can be performed in my office without anesthesia or sedation if desired. A small camera is inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity. While directly visualizing the tubal openings, a small coil is diercted into the tube. After placing the coil, the body begins to scar the tubal opening, thus closing it off.

A special x-ray test must be done 3 months after the Essure procedure to confirm that the tubes are blocked.

A link to the Essure website is available in the link list to the right.