Female Sterilization (Essure)

The Essure procedure does not require an incision.  It involves placing a small, flexible device into each fallopian tube.  Body tissue then grows around the devices, blocking the fallopian tubes and preventing sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg. 

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Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island doctors perform the Essure procedure at healthcenter in Rhode Island. 

The benefits of Essure:

• No incisions are required.
• Can be performed with local anesthesia.
• Does not contain hormones.
• Almost 100 percent effective.
• Patients can return to work within 24 hours and return to normal activities in 1 to 2 days.