Essure is a way to prevent pregnancy permanently, which involves placing two small metal springs inside each uterine tube, blocking the passage of sperm, thus avoiding an unwanted pregnancy.
This method of contraception works the same as tubal ligation, which is when the doctor cuts each tube, but in the case of Essure, 2 coil springs are placed, which naturally inflames this area, resulting in the production of tissue that completely covers the springs. blocking the tubes. In this way, the body forms a natural barrier, preventing sperm from passing through, without the need to use hormones.
- Installing Essure can lead to problems such as leaving the implant from where it is placed.
- Causing pain when sticking it.
- Cramps.
- Vaginal bleeding.
- Abdominal pain in the stomach and back for a few days.
- Headaches.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Fainting can also occur.
- Although rare.
- Essure can be expelled naturally by the body or moved.
- In which case it is not effective as a contraceptive.
- Increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
- A situation that puts a woman’s life at risk and does not allow the embryo to develop.
In addition, a woman may also have an allergic reaction to nickel and develop symptoms such as itching and swelling, and there is no way to know if the person will develop this allergy or not. In case of allergy, Essure should be removed by surgery. .
Essure placement is indicated for a woman who has already had children and who wants permanent contraception, so it is common for her placement to occur after age 35 or according to the couple’s desire not to have children, but as is an irreversible method, the doctor can advise the couple to wait about 40 years , which is when pregnancy is already discouraged because the risks are greater for women and babies.
Essure can be placed in a microsurgery, performed in a doctor’s office by a hysteroscopist and not by a gynecologist. The procedure is performed without cuts and the material needed to place this “spring” enters the vaginal canal.
It usually takes about 3 months for the body to form the barrier needed to stop sperm from passing through, and during this time, a woman should use other means to protect he or she from an unwanted pregnancy, such as a condom or contraceptive pill. Do not give up other contraceptive methods until you have regular ultrasound and x-rays and your doctor discovers that your body has formed the barrier needed to protect it.
In addition to not being suitable for women who still want to become pregnant, it is also not suitable for women under the age of 21 or over 45. It is also contraindicated for women who are suspected of pregnancy, who only have a fallopian tube, or who have any obstructions, if the tubes have already been attached, if she is allergic to the contrast used on X-rays, if she has vaginal problems. bleeding for no apparent reason, in case of cancer or suspected cancer of the reproductive system, if you have been pregnant in the last 6 weeks, or if you have an active gynecological infection.