Options for permanent sterilization include laparoscopic sterilization and the Essure procedure.
Essure involves the placement of inserts into the fallopian tubes with the use of hysteroscopy. Over the next 3 months, your body forms a natural barrier around the Essure inserts that prevent sperm from reaching your eggs. During the 3-month period, you must continue using another form of birth control. A confirmation test demonstrates that the inserts are placed correctly, your fallopian tubes are blocked, and pregnancy is permanently prevented. For more information, visit www.essure.com.
At Advanced Ob/Gyn, the physicians are well trained at in-office procedures as well as out-patient surgeries for permanent sterilization and call 713-465-5966 to meet with them to see what may work best for you.