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Dr. Cindy Basinski
A very common misperception is that women cannot get pregnant after age 40. And unfortunately, women with this misperception are often less diligent with their birth control and don’t use it properly. Many of these women soon discover that it is very possible to get pregnant after 40 and that birth control methods are only as effective as the person that is using them. When one of my patients knows her family is complete, I recommend Essure. In addition to never having to worry about birth control again, she has the reassurance of knowing that she is using the most effective permanent birth control available.
Dr. Hector Chapa
Essure is non-surgical, so there is no cutting or scarring. The fact that Essure is so discreet is important to many women. Not only is there no scarring, like you would get from a tubal ligation, but the procedure can be performed quickly in a doctor’s office and has minimal recovery time, so you can get back to your daily routine very quickly. Nobody has to know that you had anything done. Most of my patients report that they are cooking dinner and caring for their families later that day.
Dr. Samantha Patwardhan
Women worry about unplanned pregnancy. One of the biggest benefits of Essure is that a Confirmation Test is performed three months after the procedure. This test verifies that the inserts are in the correct location and that the tubes are completely blocked. The peace of mind and freedom to stop worrying enables women to begin to enjoy the next stage of their lives with the confidence that they are protected from unplanned pregnancy.
Dr. Donald Snyder
I have had many patients who no longer want to deal with temporary birth control methods but have put off doing something permanent because they fear a tubal ligation. And I don’t blame them. Tubals are outdated, and subject patients to unnecessary surgery and risks. There is a far better solution – Essure. The Essure procedure can be performed right in a doctor’s office, without cutting, burning or the risks of general anesthesia. Also, Essure is great for busy moms because the recovery time is measured in hours, not days, as is the case with tubal ligations. Essure is the ideal solution for any woman whose family is complete.
Dr. Chris Olson
A lot of my patients say to me “I had the kids, so my husband can get the vasectomy.” It sounds fair, but vasectomies are not all they are cracked up to be, so I always recommend the Essure procedure to couples whose families are complete. First of all, vasectomies are invasive procedures that involve incisions (despite what you may have heard, there is no such thing as an incision-less vasectomy), Second, we all know people whose vasectomies have failed; Essure has a Confirmation Test that proves that the inserts are in place and that the fallopian tubes are completely blocked. Vasectomies have a confirmation test too, but only 20% of men ever go back for the test. Third, there is a small percentage of men who will have chronic pain at the incision site that never goes away. Essure is a simple, in-office procedure that can be performed in under 10 minutes, then you’re back to your daily routine – usually that same day. When my patients tell me that their families are complete (or that they’re tired of waiting for their husband to get a vasectomy!) I tell them about Essure. I truly believe that Essure empowers women to make smart choices by taking control of their own bodies.
Dr. Lisa Roberts
Hormones are a concern for many women, particularly women over 35. And when it comes to birth control, hormones are everywhere – the pill, the ring, the patch and even the most popular IUD. The effects of long-term hormonal birth control use are still relatively unknown, but a few studies have shown that hormones can contribute to health risks in some women as they get older. For my patients who worry about the long-term effects of hormonal birth control, I recommend they research non-hormonal methods like Essure, especially if their families are already complete. Since Essure doesn’t contain hormones, it won’t interfere with the body’s natural functions (ovulation and menstruation) or cause weight gain. It simply works with your body to create a natural barrier that prevents the egg and sperm from meeting.

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