has anyone heard or done the procedure essure. i know it is performed in the md's office. are there any side effects later down the road, like heavy periods or migraines.
I haven't had that done. I did have the Mirena put in. I love it. So nice not to worry for the next 5 years about taking pills every day or using rings and such. First 3-6 months you will have irregular periods but after that they may go away all together! Who wouldn't like that? Hope that helps!
Hi A.,
I have heard about it and have not heard any bad things about it yet. I went to my obgyn a couple months ago for a check up and we talked about it and so now I have another appointment next month to have it done. Its a big decision to make but I am happy with my boy and girl and in this economy I don't want anymore. I wish you luck whatever you decide :)
~J.
I did some research on it before I had my IUD put in. I opted for the IUD since it would be quick, easy and my Dr could do it. Essure definitely has its pluses and minuses too though. I liked that it had no hormones. But it's not like IUDS where most Dr's can do it. Only a few Drs have had the training for it. This will probably change over time. Also, even though the ad says it can be done in a Dr's office, you really want to be knocked out for it from what I can tell. When I looked into it, most were sedated and those who were not, experienced a good deal of pain. Also, it's not immediate like some other methods. The scar tissue has to form before you're completely sterilized. They do a follow up test to determine if you're good to go or not. So it's a bit more involved than an IUD or patch or some other methods, but it is permanent which is good for some people. Personally, I think the best option is vasectomy. No side effects and covered by insurance.
I just had it done a month ago. The procedure itself was quick and easy. I had cramps the day of, which was expected so I took the prescribed pain med and slept the afternoon away with the heating pad. You have to get a depot shot which provides three months of birth control so that you don't get pregnant while the scarring of your tubes takes place. I have unfortunately had breakthrough bleeding from that which is annoying. The doctor just gave me some estrogen pills so now the bleeding is starting to slow somewhat. In two more months I'll go back for some kind of screening to check to see if my tubes are fully scarred over. So except for the bleeding from the depot shot it's been fine. Ask me again after I go back for the screening, probably in July.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! Before you have this done be sure that you are not allergic to nickel. A simple allergy test by the doctor can determine this. The device that they put in your tubes is made of nickel. I was looking into having that done but I already knew that I was allergic to nickel and couldn't have it done. I chose Mirena instead.
Essure does not use any types of hormones like other birth control methods so you would not have any of the hormonal effects like a pill, iud, etc. It is a tube that is inserted into your fallopian tubes that is designed so your tissue will grow around it and eventually close your fallopian tubes. Your effects would be the same as having your tubes tied. So you resume your normal monthly cycle until menopause, but no hormonal problems other than normal pms.
Hi A.,
My name is G. and I'm 46 years old and done having kids.
I,ve been thinking about getting this procedure done
myself. You can go to essure.com or call1-866-615-3409 and
talk to an Essure Counselor and find anEssure-certified doctor near you. My doctor is Mark Godat at Medical
City in Dallas and he would be real good at doing this.
Ihope this has helped you.
I have a daughter almost 18 and 2 boys, 9 and 6, so I,m done having kids.
G.
To A. and all responders,
I just said a prayer for our society, it has everyone thinking fertility is an illness that must be treated (and the drug companies are getting rich off of it and making women sick. A brother or sister is the greatest gift we can give to our children and a large family will be such a comfort to us when we are old.
If you think you really need to limit these gifts from God, please do it the natural way and improve your marriage, it is a statistic that divorce is lowest in couples practicing Natural Family Planning
Good morning, A.,
Why not consider asking your husband to get a vasectomy? It is fairly simple and inexpensive and can be reversed if you ever change your mind down the road, or God forbid, something ever happened to your husband. No side effects, no medication, no hormones.
My oldest daughter has 4 children under 8 years old and they opted for this solution for their family and couldn't be happier about it.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
B. G. (mother of 8, grandmother of 4)
Essure is a permanent birth control method. Unlike a basic tubal, it cannot ever be reversed. The benefits are that you do not have to have any incisions, there is nothing hormonal about it so I don't think that there would be any classic problems related to other forms of birth control. I was going to use this method a few years ago. I discussed with all of the OBGYNs that I worked with and other nurses that I worked with too. They all seemed to think that it was a safe, effective birth control method. It works by the dr. inserting springs into the filopian tubes and then the body builds scar tissue permanently blocking the tubes. But long story short, I ended up divorcing my then husband of 10 years remarried and now have a beautiful baby girl. Good luck and congratulations on your new addition.
A.,
Don't let what 1 person says about IUD's and any permanent birth control method being wrong in the society.....GEES...not everyone wants a family like the Duggans...OMG In my opinion it is not responsible or healthy for her to be popping babies out so often. I hope she knows what causes that.....
I looked into a process similar to Essure but opted for a hysterectomy due to some other complications, allergies and no 100% guarantee. Before my hysterectomy in 2001 .....My hubby had a vasectomy in 1997 and I stayed on the pill to ensure no pregnancy.
Birth control is a very personal decision and one that you have to make that is right for you.. Best wishes.
i have looked into essure a little too. There are two things that make me unsure about it. One it's so new (only since maybe 2002?) 2nd it is NOT, in any way reversible. Unlike getting your tubes tied and a vasectomy which are both reversible, you can NEVER change your mind and have kids again.
Hi, just know thats its not 100%. I have a very good friend who had it done a year ago because she already has 5 kids and didn't want anymore. She is currently six weeks pregnant. As you can imagine, she is very upset. Her dr. said this is his first case in all the hundreds he's done..so just keep that in mind before you decide.
If you do it just make sure you bring pain pills to take when you get in the car to go home. The first day after it is done is painful until your pills kick in. after that no problem.
