What is Essure®

Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. This gentle procedure can be performed in a clinic in less than 30 minutes, with an average scope time of 4-8 mins.

Trusted by women and doctors for more than ten years, Essure is a cutting-edge technology that works with your body to create a natural barrier. It is a revolutionary procedure that liberates you from your temporary birth control regimen.

Essure offers women what no other birth control ever has

• No cutting
• No general anesthesia
• No slowing down to recover
• No hormones
• No guessing—your doctor can confirm that you can rely on Essure for your birth control
• Short procedure time—Essure only takes about 10 minutes* to perform

Here's how Essure compares

	Essure	PIII	IUD	Vasectomy	Tubal Ligation
Hormone-free
Incision-free
No hospital visit necessary
Permanent
Doesn't require general anesthesia
Rapid recovery (in 1–2 days or sooner)

Unlike some forms of birth control, Essure blocks the egg and the sperm from meeting so conception never occurs.

* Average hysteroscope time.
† Some IUDs involve hormones, while others don't.

How does Essure® work?

	An Essure-certified doctor inserts soft, flexible micro-inserts into the fallopian tubes. No incision is needed because these tiny inserts are delivered through the vagina and cervix.
	Over the next several weeks, a natural barrier forms around the micro-inserts which prevents sperm from reaching the eggs so conception ever occurs. The ovaries will continue to release eggs, but they will naturally be absorbed back into the body.
	After three months, it’s time to get an Essure Confirmation Test to verify you can rely on the Essure procedure for your permanent birth control needs. The test uses a simple x-ray or transvaginal ultrasound which ensures that the fallopian tubes are blocked. Until that time, you must continue using another form of birth control.