Essure� is another exciting contraceptive
option.
When Essure was first
introduced to Atlanta, Dr. Rabin was one of the first Essure
Certified Doctors performing the procedure exclusively in
the office setting. Since then, he has performed,
supervised or taught over 100 of these procedures.
If Essure is on your
list of procedures you are seriously considering, then you
owe it to yourself to at least have a consultation with Dr.
Rabin. He will help you avoid one of the biggest risks
in tubal sterilization surgery.
Essure is a minimally
invasive sterilization procedure that you may receive right
in our office. Essure is a permanent, non-reversible, FDA
approved female sterilization method.
Unlike traditional
surgical sterilization procedures (tubal ligation or "tying
the tubes") or other forms of contraception:
Essure involves no
scar, no incisions, no general anesthesia,
and no hormones.
Essure uses micro-inserts that are gently
placed into the fallopian tubes. Your body and the micro-inserts work together
to form a natural tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. It
is 99.8% effective. Dr. Rabin also teaches other physicians how to perform this
procedure and serves as a mentor and resource for the Essure procedure.
The Essure Procedure Video
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Essure - permanent
birth control unlike any other.
- No more
worrying about unplanned pregnancy
- No cutting or
burning
- No going
under general anesthesia
- No slowing-down to recover
- No hormones
- No guessing -
a confirmation test provides peace of mind
- Trusted by
women and doctors for over 5 years
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Benefits of the Essure
procedure:
Can
be performed in a doctor's office
Because there is no cutting or general anesthesia
required, the Essure procedure can be performed safely and
comfortably in a doctor's office.
No cutting or burning
The Essure micro-inserts are passed through
the body's natural pathways and inserted into the fallopian
tubes. Unlike tubal ligation, there is no cutting into
the body, burning, or destruction of the fallopian tubes.
No going under general
anesthesia
The Essure procedure can be performed in your doctor's
office without the need for general anesthesia.
Although some physicians may offer general anesthesia, this
is not a requirement of the procedure. You should
discuss your options with your Essure physician.
No hormones
Unlike many temporary methods of birth control such as birth
control pills, the patch, the ring and some IUDs, the Essure
micro-inserts do not contain hormones so they will not
interfere with your monthly cycle.
No guessing
Your doctor will schedule confirmation test. A simple
test given three months after your procedure verifies your
fallopian tubes are completely blocked. With the Essure
Confirmation Test, you’ll know you can rely on Essure as
your sole form of birth control. called an HSG to when you
can rely on Essure for birth control.
No slowing down to recover
Most women return to their normal activities within one day.
Short procedure time
The Essure procedure only takes
about 13 minutes* for an Essure trained physician to
perform. Most women are on their way in an average of 45
minutes.
Covered by insurance
The Essure procedure is covered by most insurance providers.
If the procedure is performed in a doctor's office,
depending on the insurance plan, your payment may be as low
as a simple co-pay.
Effective
FDA-approved and in use for over five
years, the Essure procedure is 99.80% effective based on 4
years of follow-up, and is the only birth control method
with zero pregnancies in clinical trials.
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Risks of the Essure procedure
- Perforation,
expulsion, or other unsatisfactory location of the
micro-insert
- Pregnancy &
theoretical increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
- Risks
associated with anesthesia
- Pain,
cramping, vaginal bleeding, menstrual pattern changes
- Nausea/vomiting, or fainting
As with all
procedures, there are risks associated with the Essure
procedure.
Choosing permanent
birth control is a significant decision and you should
reflect, inform yourself, and discuss it with those closest
to you prior to committing to permanent birth control.
Once you have explored your options and discussed the
procedure in detail with your doctor, you can move forward
and have the Essure procedure with confidence.
Essure may be right
for you if you:
- Are certain
you do not want any more children
- Want to stop
worrying about unplanned pregnancy
- Want to stop
managing your temporary birth control method
- Would like to
stop taking hormone-based birth control
- Want to avoid
the incision, scarring or risks of other birth control
procedures
- Are concerned
about general anesthesia
- Want more
spontaneity in your sexual relationship
You should delay your
decision if you:
- May want to
have children in the future
- Are pregnant
or think you might be pregnant
- Have been
pregnant during the past six weeks
- Have an
active or recent pelvic infection
- Feel
pressured by someone else to have the procedure
- Are going
through major life changes, such as a divorce
- Are managing
serious health problems
The Essure Woman
Laura, Kendra and Gaby are
patients who had the Essure procedure.
These women are not paid for their
participation in this interview. Each
woman’s experience is unique and may
vary from your experience.
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How much pain did
you have following the procedure?
Laura: They gave me Motrin to take so
the pain was never very bad. It was like
a bad cramp day. My left side hurt more,
the right side was really nothing. I
only took the Motrin the day of the
procedure and the following day. I went
to work the day after the procedure.
Kendra: I had only slight cramping (less
that my period) when I woke up but had
no pain the rest of the day. I did have
some cramping and bloating 3 days
following but I started my cycle at that
time so it was normal for me.
Gaby: I felt cramping while the
insertion device was inside the
fallopian tube. Once the device was
placed, the insertion implement was
removed, the procedure was complete, and
I had absolutely no cramping or pain.
What type of birth control did you use
during your 3 month waiting stage?
Laura: Condoms
Kendra: I stayed on birth control pills
until the HSG because I was already on
them for several years.
Gaby: I chose to use condoms during the
three month waiting period. It is the
method that worked best for me.
Can you feel the devices inside of you?
Laura: No.
Kendra: I have no feeling of the devices
at all.
Gaby: No, I am not aware of the devices
at all. I frequently forget that they
are there and I am reminded when an
x-ray technician sees them.
Did your periods change after the
procedure?
Laura: No.
Kendra: I have no change in periods
since the procedure. I am very regular
at age 45, but I was very regular before
using birth control.
Gaby: No. My periods are exactly the
same in flow, cramping and frequency.
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Dr. Steven Rabin has
provided in-office Essure procedures since 2005 and helps
teach other physician how to perform this highly effective
in-office procedure. Come in for a consultation to see
if Essure is right for you.
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consultation to see if Essure is right for you...
We
understand that finding the right contraception can be
challenging and frustrating. Please tell us about your past
experiences, preferences, future family plans, and medical
issues. We can provide you with a thorough education and
review to help you select your best form of
contraception. We will work with your through the
decision-making process to the implementation, monitoring,
and follow up.
Dr.
Rabin is among the first healthcare providers in Atlanta to
be trained on the insertion and removal procedures of Implanon™, the latest advancement in female
contraception. Implanon is a state-of-the-art single-rod
implantable contraceptive that lasts for up to three
years. Implanon is ideal for women who prefer not to think
about birth control every day, week, or month. Implanon is
reversible; it can be removed at your request. Implanon was
approved by the FDA in 2006. The worldwide experience of
Implanon has been stellar.
Essure Versus
Tubal Ligation:
