Essure

Compare Essure with Vasectomy

   Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for Male Sterilisation.  Unlike Vasectomy, Essure is a permanent form of birth control for woman and doesn't involve cutting.  The chart below compares Essure and Vasectomy 

Description

Essure

Soft, flexible micro-inserts are delivered through the vagina and uterus and placed in each fallopian tube, without an incision.

A natural barrier forms around the micro-inserts that prevents sperm from reaching the eggs.

Vasectomy

The scrotal area is shaved and cleaned with an antiseptic solution. An incision or puncture is made into the scrotum (the sac containing the testicles).

The two vas deferens tubes are tied in two places with permanent sutures. The tubes are severed between the ties by one of three methods:

  • Burning a portion of the tube
  • Cutting
  • Blocking with clips or clamps that remain in the body

Stitches or staples are then used to close the cuts.

Failure Rate

0.05% at 1 year
0.20% at 4 years

0.74% at 1 year
1.13% at 5 years

Recovery Time

1-2 days or sooner

2-3 days

Pain/Discomfort

 
  • Cramps
  • Discharge
  • Bruising
  • Pain and swelling in the testicles

Proof of effectiveness

Yes. Three months after the procedure, the Essure Confirmation Test confirms placement.

Yes. A follow-up sperm count test is performed 3 months after the vasectomy to confirm no sperm is evident.