The Essure System is a permanent birth control method that involves inserting implants into the fallopian tubes. It is supposed to be a minimally invasive process that does not require general anesthesia. But many women have experienced side effects and severe complications after the procedure. If you have side effects, you can consult Dr. Khamvongsa, a specialist experienced in Miami essure tubal implant removal.
How does the Essure System work?
The Essure System is a minimally-invasive and irreversible birth control method. It does not require incisions since the surgeon inserts the device through the vaginal opening.
But women who have undergone the procedure may opt to remove the implant if they want to conceive naturally. Side effects are also prevalent for patients who have had the Essure device. Reports indicate more than 27,000 complaints to the FDA regarding the birth control device.
The procedure’s side effects may range from mild to severe and could cause death in extreme cases. Problems may arise due to improper placement. Other issues may include perforations of the uterus, bleeding, and pain.
Causes of Essure System complications
Three months after the Essure procedure, the metal fuses into the fallopian tube. Since it embeds into the scar tissue, removing the implant can be complicated.
- Inflammation and infections: The implant contains polyester fibers to induce mild inflammation to embed it into the fallopian tubes. However, research shows over-inflammation causes pain, rashes, and Eczema.
- Allergic reactions to metal: The implant also contains Titanium and Nickel to anchor the device. Nickel may cause hypersensitivity and may trigger an autoimmune response. The body’s immune response goes wild and attacks healthy cells.
- Essure device migration: You may experience complications if the device was inserted incorrectly or migrates. Pelvic pain could be a sign the implant has perforated the fallopian tube. Other symptoms of device migration include dizziness, fatigue, and severe bloating, and abnormal periods.
Essure removal options
Essure removal is an intricate process that requires a professional with experience in Essure complications. Parts of the implant can break during the removal procedure. Steel and PET fibers may cause inflammation and pelvic pain.
Dr. Khamvongsa may take x-rays and ultrasounds to pinpoint the device’s location. Removal options include:
Salpingotomy: Your surgeon will make incisions on the fallopian tube to remove the coil. The process preserves the fallopian tube, and upholds future fertility prospects. But it requires a skilled surgeon to avoid breaking the implant or leaving fibers in the body.
Complete Hysterectomy: Involves removing the fallopian tube, uterus, and cervix. The removal procedure is riskier than alternatives such as Salpingotomy or Salpingectomy. Infections, bleeding, and pelvic pain are common after removal. However, research indicates Hysterectomy is beneficial for some patients with nickel allergies.
Before Essure removal, a thorough physical exam and patient history assessment are necessary to identify the cause. Dr. Peter Khamvongsa has vast experience in minimally-invasive procedures for Essure removal. He presented his robotic approach to the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopist in Vancouver in 2019.
Contact The Miami Institute for Women’s Health to book a consultation with Dr. Peter Khamvongsa today.
