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Tubal Ligation (Essure Method)
Serving the Greater Miami Area
What is it?
A new method of permanent birth control (sterilization) for women. In this system, small metal coils are placed in a woman’s fallopian tubes. Unlike other sterilization procedures for women, this system does not require incisions or general anesthesia. Instead, a doctor implants the coils by threading them through the vaginal opening.
How does it work?
The Essure System works by blocking the fallopian tubes so that sperm can not fertilize a woman’s eggs. To insert the coils, a doctor uses a special catheter that passes through the vagina and uterus into the fallopian tubes. After the catheter is removed, the coils remain in place permanently. Over time, scar tissue forms around the implants and blocks the fallopian tubes. General anesthesia is not required to perform the implantation procedure.
During the first three months, the woman cannot rely on the Essure system and must use another type of birth control. After three months, she will undergo an x-ray procedure to confirm that her fallopian tubes are blocked. If this shows successful blockage, she can stop using her back-up birth control.
When is it used?
The Essure System is used by women who are sure that they will never want to bear children. This system should be used only by women who can rely on alternative forms of birth control for at least three months after the implant.
What will it accomplish?
This system provides permanent female sterilization, without incisions or general anesthesia.
When should it not be used?
Because this system permanently prevents a woman from conceiving, should not be used by those who might wish to become pregnant in the future. It should not be used by women who cannot use an alternative method of birth control for at least three months after implant.
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