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Essure, A new Approach to Permanent Sterilization
Women seeking permanent birth control now have a new option that was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: the Essure™ procedure. Unlike tubal ligation, which remains one of the most popular forms of female birth control in the United States, Essure does not require any incision or penetration of the abdomen and can be performed without general anesthesia. In addition, Essure's non invasive procedure allows women to return home shortly after the procedure is completed, and return to work generally in one day after the day of the procedure. Dr. James Wang of our practice is excited to offer this new state-of-the-art non-invasive option for permanent birth control. "Permanent sterilization without abdominal surgery represents a quantum leap in birth control options for women. The short recovery period lets women continue with their busy schedules with minimal delay." says Dr. Wang.
During the Essure procedure, a soft micro-insert is placed into each fallopian tube through the cervix using a small catheter. Once in place, the device stimulates tissue growth in and around the micro-insert, forming an occlusion or blockage in the fallopian tube, causing permanent sterilization. The FDA approved Essure based on data from two separate clinical studies involving over 600 women who used the current Essure design for one to two years. Among these women, no pregnancies occurred while relying on Essure for contraception. However, like all other forms of birth control, Essure is not expected to be 100% effective and another form of birth control must be used during the three months following the procedure. It is important that women speak with their healthcare providers regarding birth control options so that appropriate risk factors can options can be discussed thoroughly.
Doctors certified to perform the Essure procedure are required to attend a comprehensive training program. Dr. Wang is one of only a few doctors in Western MA currently trained to perform this procedure. If you are interested in more information about Essure, please call either office to schedule an appointment with Dr Wang. |
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