What is Essure?
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Essure is a non-invasive, hormone-free, permanent method of birth control. The procedure involves implanting silicone inserts into the fallopian tubes to perform a permanent barrier to pregnancy. As of 2019, Bayer stopped distribution of this product.
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How do members experience Essure?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bowel irritability | 1 | |
| Non-celiac gluten intolerance | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
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