Essure Permanent Birth Control Method

This birth control method is 99.83% effective when all the steps are met and followed by the patient. Also it doesn’t require the use of anesthesia, although local anesthetic are usually used for mild pain and discomforts. It doesn’t contain any hormones. And the recovery process is quicker than any other procedure. The patient getting Essure will most likely return to normal activity in less than 2 days after procedure is successful and done. (Essure permanent birth control, 2015) There is no major or mild side effects due to that the birth control is hormone-free. Essure is a permanent birth control method for women creating a barrier against pregnancy. (What to expect, 2015) Therefore the decision to have this procedure should be made and …show more content…
Suspected pregnancy, pregnancy, etc.

In my opinion this permanent birth control has many positives and the effectiveness rate is pretty good and decent. I will definitely inform patients about this option if so they ask me, and advise them to talk to the doctor if they are sure about their decision and want more information about it. I wouldn’t have the procedure done because I’d prefer a different method. Such as the tubal ligation that is being proven to be more effective than Essure inserts.

With this procedure a complete patient teaching and detailed information is a must, patients need to know if Essure is right for them and fits their decision and desired future, furthermore that they need to be aware that there is a waiting period after the birth control is inserted, that this procedure is newer than other permanent birth control methods as well. Remember to inform patients about adverse reactions and risks as they should be aware of them before the procedure is done. (fda doc, 2014) This birth control is approved by the