I have a very busy life. I have been married for 12 years and have 5 year old twins. I work outside the home as a manager of corporate communications for a bioscience company. I exercise 4-5 times a week and love playing sports. I wanted a birth control option that was permanent, but wouldn’t take time out of my life to recuperate.
On my yearly exam to my OB/Gyn, we discussed my birth control options. I had tried an IUD, but I had a lot of breakthrough bleeding and unusual periods. I was currently taking birth control pills and I didn’t want to take them for another 10 years. I knew my family was complete and I wanted something permanent, but I wasn’t a good candidate for a tubal ligation. My doctor suggested the Essure procedure. I trusted my doctor and decided on Essure.
The day of the procedure, I was given a local to numb the area. I felt only slight pressure as the devices were being inserted. The procedure only took a half hour and it was cool to watch on the video screen. Afterwards, I drove myself back to work and was exercising again by the next day.
At the 3 month follow-up, I had the HSG. It was reassuring to see the coils in place and know that I could rely on Essure permanently. It’s great to not have to think about taking the pill or putting unnecessary hormones into my body. I feel empowered to utilize ground-breaking technology that makes a difference in women’s lives. It will be great when all insurance policies cover this so every woman can receive the benefits of Essure.
I tell all my friends about the great experience I had with Essure.