Transcervical Sterilization— A thin tube is used to thread a tiny device into each fallopian tube. It irritates the fallopian tubes and causes scar tissue to grow and permanently plug the tubes. It can take about three months for the scar tissue to grow, so use another form of birth control during this time. Return to your doctor for a test to see if scar tissue has fully blocked your fallopian tubes.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/unintendedpregnancy/contraception.htm
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Diagram of the Essure placement
Erin Brockovich has a website to help women injured by Essure.
http://www.essureprocedure.net
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