Is your family complete?
Are you ready for permanent birth control but would like to avoid surgery? Essure® is a safe and highly effective method of permanent birth control. Essure® does not require surgery and, in most cases, can be performed in the comfort and convenience of your doctor’s office. At Fairview clinics, several obstetricians and gynecologists offer the Essure® procedure.
How does Essure® work?
Essure® works by blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. During the procedure, tiny, flexible coils called “micro-inserts” are passed through the vagina, cervix and uterus and are placed in each fallopian tube. Over the next few weeks, your body and the micro-inserts work together to form a tissue barrier so that sperm cannot reach the egg. This prevents you from getting pregnant. Studies have shown this procedure to be 99.8 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.
What are the benefits?
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Highly effective
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Minimally invasive
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No general anesthesia required
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Can be performed in a clinic setting
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Takes only about thirty-five minutes
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Fast recovery
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Covered by most insurance plans
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Hormone-free
Things to think about
Essure® is not reversible. You should only consider this option if you are certain you do not want to become pregnant in the future.
It takes about three months before Essure® is fully effective. Another form of birth control should be used for three months following the procedure.
Like other methods of sterilization, Essure® does not provide protection against sexually transmitted infections.
Health plans and insurance
This procedure is covered by most insurance plans. Please check with your insurance to determine whether services are covered.
Appointments
Schedule an appointment wtih an obstetric and gynecology provider at one of these Fairview Clinics to discuss if Essure® is right for you.
Ask your provider about this permanent birth control option or visit http://www.essure.com/ for more information.
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