Essure Tubal Sterilization

Performed in the comfort of our doctor’s office
99% success rate- higher than birth control or traditional sterilization
Covered by major insurances
No incisions or anesthesia

Performed by our Doctors: Dr. Gordon, Dr. Contreras, and Dr. Hernandez

What is Essure?

Essure is an FDA approved sterilization procedure for women. There are no incisions. Instead, spring-like coils called micro-inserts are inserted through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into the fallopian tube.

Is Essure right for me?

The Essure procedure can be the right choice for you if:
You do not want a surgery that involves incisions
You want a birth control that is permanent
You want a hormone-free method of birth control
Your partner does not want to have a vasectomy
You don’t want to worry about an unexpected pregnancy
You are overweight or underweight and surgery is risky
You are concerned about the risks of general anesthesia
You had an endometrial ablation and should not risk pregnancy

What are the Benefits of Essure?

It is 99.80% effective based on a 4-year follow-up.
The procedure takes very little time out of a woman’s day (procedure is roughly 35 minutes).
Most women return to their normal activities within one day.
Unlike many other temporary methods of birth control, the Essure micro-inserts do not contain silicone or release hormones into the body.

Copyright 2008, Dr. Robert Gordon
Albuquerque Women's Health
1010 Lead SE, Suite 4 • Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-842-5902 • Fax: 505-242-6313