Patient-Information-Booklet-ENG - Urogyn.org

Essure micro-insertin fallopian tubeBody tissuegrows intothe Essuremicro-insert,blocking thefallopian tubeStep 3The micro-insert is placed in thefallopian tube and the inserter isremoved. The process is repeated in theother fallopian tube. The entireprocedure should take about 35 minutes,with only 15 minutes typically requiredto place the micro-inserts into thefallopian tubes.Step 4During the next 3 months, tissue willbegin to grow into the micro-inserts,eventually blocking your fallopiantubes. You will need to use another formof birth control during this period untilyour doctor confirms that the procedurehas worked.After 3 months, you need to have a testcalled a hysterosalpingogram (HSG).This test is required before your doctorcan tell you whether you may beginrelying on Essure for contraception.During an HSG, your doctor fills youruterus with dye and then takes an x-rayto see if the dye remained in your uterusor traveled down your fallopian tubes.The purpose of this test is to make surethat both of your tubes are blocked andthat both of the micro-inserts are in thecorrect position.Note: Always call your doctor if youhave any unusual pain, bleeding, orother symptoms.19