The Essure Tubal Ligation Procedure

Effectiveness of Hysteroscopic Tubal Ligation

Essure Coil Micro-Insert

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Although long-term cumulative failure rates for this technique are not yet available, research has shown that less than 1 out of every 100 women end up becoming pregnant three years after the procedure (99.8% effective).

By the three month follow-up Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Test:

• Approximately 1 percent of women may have one of the coil implants missing
• 96 percent of women’s fallopian tubes will have been successfully blocked

Essure has been shown to be 99.74% effective five years after the procedure.

Additional Considerations About Essure:

_References:

_{(1990). Cervical ripening agents - Synthetic dilator made of polyacrilonitrile hydrogel, Dilapan. American Family Physician, 42(3), 775-776.}

_{Essure Website. (n.d.). Questions and Answers.}

_{Knowles, J. (2005). Tubal Sterlization. Planned Parenthood.}

Index: The Essure Tubal Ligation Procedure

1. Tubal Ligation
2. Dilation of the Cervix
3. The Essure Procedure
4. What To Expect After the Essure Procedure
5. The Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Test
6. Advantages to Hysteroscopic Tubal Ligation
7. Disadvantages of Hysteroscopic Tubal Ligation
8. Risks Associated with the Essure Procedure
9. Effectiveness of Hysteroscopic Tubal Ligation