In Office Tubal Ligation (Essure®)
When Your Family is Complete…Choose Essure®
One of the most important health decisions for men and women is family planning. Nearly half of all pregnancies (46%) are unintended and may occur during a month in which a form of birth control was actually used.
If you have completed child-bearing, the risk and expense of hormonal contraception, as well as worrying about unplanned pregnancies, is unnecessary. Essure, a permanent birth control procedure, may be an excellent option for you.
“The whole process has been so simple. I am confident that the procedure worked and I do not need to worry anymore about becoming pregnant. That is a big weight off my shoulders. I can’t emphasize enough how easy the whole thing was. I was able to go to a familiar and comfortable place to have the procedure, it was quick and my recovery time was nothing. I couldn’t ask for anything more.” – Cheryl
Read Cheryl’s story and learn more about Essure®
Essure® is a hormone-free, non-surgical, permanent birth control method performed in our office. Unlike traditional or laparoscopic tubal ligation, there is no cutting, bleeding or complications of general anesthesia. Essure® has been FDA-approved since 2002 and is 99.8% effective. Over 250,000 Essure procedures have been performed, and it is a covered benefit by most insurance plans.
During the procedure, a pencil-thin telescope (hysteroscope) is passed through the vagina and cervix into the uterus (womb). Micro-inserts are gently placed in the fallopian tube openings resulting in a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching an egg.
Essure is typically a 20 to 30 minute in-office procedure with little or no down time. Most women can resume normal activities, including exercise, work and sexual relations, the following day. There is no effect on monthly menstrual bleeding or the onset of menopause.
Three months after the Essure procedure, a special x-ray is obtained to confirm that your fallopian tubes are completely blocked, thus virtually eliminating the risk of unintended pregnancy.
Visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about Essure®.
Take control of your fertility and find out if permanent birth control is right for you. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bass at FEMCARE OB/GYN today. Call our office in Plantation, Florida at (954) 472-2201.
Whether you are 16 or 60, we look forward to offering you an exceptional experience in women’s healthcare. For comprehensive and compassionate care that is unsurpassed in Broward County, visit FEMCARE OB/GYN in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Bass also serves the surrounding areas of Davie, Weston, Cooper City, Sunrise, Plantation Acres, Pembroke Pines, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar and Margate.