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Post by MomtoKensley on Feb 7, 2011 18:20:13 GMT -5
I had my annual check-up today. Our family is complete so I was talking to my OBGYN about options. Dh may get a vasectomy or I may possibly get my tubes tided. However, my Dr. recommened this newer procedurer that is done in the office without any surgery. Has anyone had this (Essure) done or heard anything about it? I'm going to research it because it sounds interesting and something that sounds....well....good!
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Post by dawn on Feb 7, 2011 20:05:36 GMT -5
If it's what I think it is...have to google it lol.....I believe that's where they put a spring type of thing inside your tubes and scar tissue forms around it preventing conception to occur. (I'll have to go check to make sure it's what I'm thinking of) Back lol Okay, it's "coils" not "springs". Most websites I glanced through said it's one of the most effective, surgical-free and permanent form of birth control. This one website said that there were some risks www.ehow.com/list_6856390_essure-control-device-problems-women.htmlBut definitely more positive feedback, than negative...from what I saw.
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Post by kerriv on Feb 7, 2011 20:58:21 GMT -5
Yes, we used to do that in the office I believe but they started doing it under anesthsia (sp?). For some reason the dr decided to quit doing it, I'm not sure why, I'll have to ask tomorrow. Dawn is right they put "springs" in your tubes! That's what they look like!
Kerri
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Post by Alaska on Feb 8, 2011 23:37:43 GMT -5
I have done this a couple of times. It seems to be a very good option for permanent sterilization with less risk than surgery. The big thing to know is that it takes 3 months to become effective and you need to be sure to keep your follow up appointment.
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Post by butterflygirlpa on Feb 8, 2011 23:52:09 GMT -5
I have a friend that had it done a few months ago. What the other ladies have described about the coils is true. I know that she had it done in the doctor's office and that she recently had to have a dye test done to make sure that everything has been "blocked". In her case, it was.
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Post by MomtoKensley on Feb 9, 2011 7:48:35 GMT -5
It sounds like a really good option because it's not surgery....but then again, it freaks me out a little because it's so "new" and we don't know everything that goes along with new procedures. I was on depo for over 5 years and it was "new" and I got osteopenia from that by age 26. I just don't know if I want to try it and see if it works. The statitics are really good. I guess Dh and I will just have to decide what's best for us. Thanks!!!
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Post by rnandmom on Feb 9, 2011 8:10:25 GMT -5
My OB suggested it, and I have really thought seriously about it, but I am leaning more toward dh getting a vasectomy because my sister had ovarian cancer just before she turned thirty, and I don't like the idea of anything foreign in my tubes that could potentially cause irregular cell growth.
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Post by missy->Plus4! on Feb 9, 2011 11:10:05 GMT -5
My gyn recommended against it. He said because it takes so long to work and while there is a high rate of success, he felt there was a higher risk of ectopic. He recommended the "good ol cut and burn" in his words But really, I recommend the HUBBY takin one for the team Mine had it done - it was uncomfortable and weird yes, but he felt better after a couple of days. He didn't go back for the test, but I can say it 99% was successful. Why do I say these things out loud LOL.
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Post by kerriv on Feb 9, 2011 12:21:07 GMT -5
Missy you made me LOL!! Dh got snipped and I watched the whole thing! It was rather interesting!! He did take in one specimen that showed no swimmers, but he never took the second one in. So we are fairly positive it worked! Like you I hate to say it out loud!! LOL!! We actually debated between him or me. His recovery time was next to nothing. Kerri
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Post by MomtoKensley on Feb 9, 2011 17:33:32 GMT -5
Dh actually wants us BOTH to do something...LOL! He's so afraid of one thing not working! Then again, neither of us have done anything about it yet. Each month we are both relieved when AF arrives. So needless to say one of us needs to do something soon. Dh is saying now is the time for him since March madness is right around the corner and he could sit on the couch and rest/recover at that time...haha! My dr gave me the pamplet on essure and said to come back after March madness is over and he hasn't done anything!
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Post by Alaska on Feb 11, 2011 16:59:57 GMT -5
The good news about the osteopenia caused by depo provera is that it is temporary and reversible. I'm not really one to push one way or the other but I think decisions should be made with all available information. All forms of birth control have a failure rate including tubal ligation by whatever means. The failure rate hovers at about 1%, with the highest risk of failure greater the younger you are when you have the procedure. Essure has been done since 2001 and FDA approved since 2002. So far it has the highest effective rate of 99.4 or .7%. Anyway, that's what I know about it.
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Post by ladyann on Feb 12, 2011 6:21:56 GMT -5
Interesting... not ready for this in our family - but good to read everyone's comments.
I understand about being concerned with newer medicine/procedures. I was on Depo for a year about 10 - my cycle was a mess when I came off of it - never been the same since. I am convinced depo is at least partly to blame for my miscarriage and extreme difficulty in getting pregnant.
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Post by rnandmom on Feb 12, 2011 8:55:50 GMT -5
I had read all the information on Essure, and do like the fact that it has the lowest failure rate. I am just very nervous about having anything foreign lodged in my body, as I know that the way it works is to cause scar tissue to form around the coils, and scar tissue is cell growth, and I'm afraid the cells might eventually become abnormal. I am sure the risk is minimal, but the risk isn't there if I make dh get the snip snip. LOL I keep reminding him that he needs to go ahead and schedule an appointment so he can have it done and checked before I am post-partum and ready to get back in the swing of things.
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Post by sparky101 on Oct 5, 2011 8:11:24 GMT -5
I had the essure procedure done yesterday, and to be honest with you it seemed to simple. I have spotted a bit since, and a few cramps, but nothing unbearable. I hope it continues to be so simple.
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Post by ty'smommy on Oct 5, 2011 23:17:23 GMT -5
we are not in this stage of our lives yet but it was good to learn something new..in our case, it has already been decided that DH will take one for the team- it's cheaper, lesser risk n quick recovery time. besides, i did the PG part, i do not have to do everything! lol
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