My husband and i have decided NOT to have any more children. Its a for-sure thing. I have heard about Essure, which is where they sterilize you WITHOUT having to cut into you, etc, and i can get it done in about 45 minutes. This seems much better than having a tubal.
Is there anyone out there who has had the Essure procedure done? The main thing i am concerned about is the rods coming out of place. What is the chances that that can happen?
Also, how will it affect my menstrual periods?
Would it be easier for my husband to get fixed, or me?
2006-10-02 05:17:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I had my essure procedure on Aug. 24, Once the rods are in place they do not move, they are inserted into your fallopian tubes and the rods expand to fit. The day of the procedure I came into the hospital I was put under mild sedation and less than 30 minutes later I was awake. No pain at all, and even the medication wore off quickly. After the procedure I had mild spotting. My menustration was normal as usual. I did notice the pinching sensation which I feel when im ovulating. Im a student I began school a couple days later and haven't thought about them since. I will have my hsg which is a procedure to ensure your fallopian tubes are occlused (blocked). This procedure is way easier than getting your hubby fixed. If you want me to explain the HSG procedure also I can do that. Hope this helps
2006-10-03 07:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Essure can be done in a doctor's office therefore reducing the anxiety and cost of being at the hospital or outpatient facility. It seems to be a much better alternative than a tubal. I've been witness to many tubals and a few essures and patients seem to tolorate the essure quite nicely. mild discomfort but plenty of drugs are administered. It is highly unlikely that the coils would come out. If they did it would be during the initial placement. The tissue in your tubes will grow around the coils and setting them in place for a lifetime. ALthough there have been reports of some surgeons misplacing the coils and perforating the tubes. However, if there is a perforation of the tubes with the coils, typically it won't bother you, but you would want to be careful of infection. You should definately discuss this with your gyno. Some women in the clinical studies reported temporary changes in their periods; however, very few women reported permanent changes. These temporary/permanent changes included:
Periods that were lighter or heavier than normal
Periods that were shorter or longer than normal
Spotting or bleeding between periods. HOpe this helps and again, I strongly suggest you bring up these questions with your gyno. It is very important to discuss your feelings and get your questions answered!! Good Luck!!
2006-10-02 12:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by cutiepie 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am scheduled for my Essure procedure this coming Thursday so day after tomorrow. My husband and I do not have children and do not want any. I am excited about getting it done and keep checking back on this site for info/feedback. I have done my research and think it is an excellent choice..go for it.
2006-10-03 22:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Workout girl 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If I'm not mistaken, it's easier for a man to get "fixed".
2006-10-02 12:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 1⤊ 9⤋
Here you go: http://www.essure.com/
2006-10-02 12:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋