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Approximately one million women each year have a tubal ligation procedure as a form of birth control. Now there is a non-surgical alternative to tubal ligation. This option is called Essure. It is a permanent form of birth control that requires no incisions or punctures to the body. It takes only 35 minutes, requires no general anesthesia, and provides birth control without adding any extra hormones to your body. Generally after the procedure, women can walk out of the office within 45 minutes and return to work the next day.

How does it work? A mesh-like insert is placed into the fallopian tube through the vagina. Within the first three months, after the procedure your body and the micro-insert work together to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm reaching the egg. The mico-insert contains no added hormones and have been used for many years in other medical products, such as blood vessel grafts and heart valve replacements.

After going through many clinical trials, this procedure has been proven to be 99.8% effective in preventing pregnancy. 92% of women have stated they are either completely or somewhat satisfied with the procedure.

Another form of birth control is needed for the first three months while the tissue barrier is being formed. Essure is irreversible, and like any form of birth control, it should not be considered 100% effective. For more information, please visit Essure.com.