Essure

Essure was a nonsurgical medical procedure for permanent female sterilization. It involved using a hysteroscope to insert coil implants into each fallopian tube through the vagina and uterus. Over three to six months, scar tissue would form around the coils, completely blocking the tubes and preventing conception. This procedure required only local anesthesia, making it less invasive than traditional tubal ligation which often necessitates general anesthesia and open incisions. While Essure offered a less invasive sterilization option, it's important to note that medical devices can sometimes be removed from the market if their risks are found to outweigh their benefits.12