I am considering the Essure procedure for permanent birth control. Has any woman here had it done and what did you think -- pros and cons?
2007-01-10 07:49:24 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Why did your doctor talk you out of it? What did your doctor say that made you change your mind?
2007-01-10 08:09:18 · update #1
I had the implants put in 7 months ago , i had a normal tubal ligation after my 3rd child was very painfull , then i had a tubal reversal surgury to have #4 now im certain im done! the essure was virtially pain free.
2007-01-11 12:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by customclean95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had looked into the possibility of it, and after doing a LOT of research, decided against it. To start, there's a 14% failure/complication rating. This includes such problems as the insert spontaneously expelling from one or both fallopian tubes, an insert puncturing a tube, infection, or a lack of scar-tissue-buildup. Also, the procedure is not immediately effective, nor can it be performed if you're currently using an IUD (it would need to be removed first). So you need to either stay on the pill or use a different method of birth control for at LEAST 3 months. There's also the possibility of complications from the HSG test that must be done at 3 months to make sure your fallopian tubes are completely blocked. Finally, if you DO change your mind about having a baby later on, this method is NOT reversible (versus surgical TL methods). Please do your research before going through with this procedure.
2016-05-23 05:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked for people who have had it done also and couldn't find any. My Dr talked me out of having the procedure done.
Good luck!
2007-01-10 08:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋