What is Essure?
Essure was an in-office, non-surgical form of sterilization. A health care provider placed a small metal wire into the vagina, through the cervix, and into the fallopian tube. Since these tiny wires are inserted through the vagina and cervix, no incision is needed. After placement, scar tissue grows around the wire and blocks off the fallopian tube, preventing any eggs from being fertilized after they are released from the ovaries.
Essure stopped being sold in 2018. Find out more here.
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