Has Anyone Had the ESSURE Procedure or the PARAGARD?

I used Paragard from 2003 till 2008 when we decided to have some babies, and it worked very well, with pretty much no discomfort (and NO pregnancies). Implanting it was easy and quick, and the removal was even easier and quicker. Both times I was like 'is that it'? It did make my periods somewhat heavier, but nothing too unmanageable, and I really liked being off of hormonal birth control. I never had any issues with it coming out, or not being able to find the little strings, or infection or anything. It was darn near perfect.

I agree with Christy Lee - the vasectomy is the easiest all around, if you're both sure you're done. My husband had one after we had two more little ones, and now we are living on easy street. We're both easy. Ha!

I wouldn't get Essure. One of my really good friends got this done and it didn't work. The spring broke, they had to have surgery and then when they tried to re-do the procedure, it didn't work. They couldn't get the spring in. I have heard good things about Paragard. I would go with that and not Essure. So many problems with it and she is still dealing with issues from it. Good luck!

You do know that Essure is permanent, right? I wasn't sure when I read your question that you know that.

Essure IS permanent. I did some research on it, and honestly it scared me.

Paragard is a Copper T IUD. It has no hormones, and no, it can't make you heavier. Mirena will make you gain weight though.

Is there any way that you could talk your hubby in to having a vasectomy? That's the easiest permanent birth control out there, in my opinion.

Essure is permanent. It's an alternative to getting your tubes tied.

I have my tubes tied. Honestly, if you do not want more children, and shouldn't have more for medical reasons, you should get a Tubal ligation. You will only be asleep maybe a couple of hours. You'll go home, and by the next day you'll feel fine. I have 2 tiny little scars from it that only hubby and I ever see. I feel normal. Periods are normal. And no issues from birth control to worry about.

I have paraguard. Had it for 3 or so years. It was easy to put in. Made periods Very heavy for about 4-6 months then back to normal. No other issues and no worries about accidental pregnancy. I too have issues so cannot have hormonal b/c. I have no knowledge of the essure procedure...but I hope my experience helps you.

I had the Essure procedure done. I have had no problems. I don't know if it's changed my periods at all as I am on the pill for painful periods and PMDD.

My friend had the Essure done and had no issues what so ever.

The doc did it in the office. My friend and her hubby went to eat sushi afterwards, then they drove home about 45 miles.

That afternoon she laid down due to some cramping, much like monthly cramps she said. Then the next day and the days afterwards didn't even know it had been done.

They went back when it was time and the doc tested the procedure and no dye got through.

Easy was what she called it.

She was born in Sacramento and the moved to Placerville when she was in elementary school. Her M. and other family still live in that area...

I thought I would add in my 2 cents.

In 2010 I experienced an ectopic pregnancy while I had the Mirena IUD. This was the hardest thing to recover from. After my surgery to stop the bleeding from my tube (which had burst), the surgeon left in my Mirena. A few months later it was removed so we could try for #4.

We KNEW our family was complete (we now have four sons). Therefore, we planned that after I gave birth to son #4, I would have my tubes clamped/tied, which my doctor did within 1 hour of his birth.

Since his birth (and really, the ectopic), my periods have been awful. They come every 20-21 days (first day to first day) and last for a minimum of 7 days. I went to see my doctor and complain. He suggested that I either (1) go on the pill to reduce the periods, (2) have another Mirena put in or (3) have the Essure/uterine ablation procedure. I opted for option #3.

September 25, 2012 I had the surgery. It was a very simple procedure. Recovery was a breeze (and I'm a cry baby). I never even took any pain medications except for 2 Tylenol that evening. Surgery was first thing in the morning, we were home by 10:00 a.m. I took a nap that afternoon and was out and about by dinnertime.

I would do it again in a heartbeat. Except I'll never need to worry about it again. I can't have any more children (which is WONDERFUL news for me) and BONUS...... no more periods for the rest of my life. Yep, you read that right. I haven't had a period since September and it's bliss.

In fact, when I told my MIL about the procedure, she told me how jealous she was that I would be period-free for the rest of my life at such a young age (I'm 33), and there are no hormone replacements.

My sister also had the same procedure (Essure). She had more pain with recovery, but she also had fibroids in her uterus. To date, she has enjoyed almost 4 years without a period and loves it too.

My result is WONDERFUL and I recommend it to all of my friends who are done having kids. If you have even a shadow of a doubt about having more children, you SHOULD NOT have this procedure because it is permanent. However, if you are like me and KNOW that you are D.O.N.E., I would make an appointment today to see your doctor. My husband and I realized that the copays for the surgery would be money saved in buying girl supplies for the rest of my life.

That being said, does anyone need girl supplies? I have a cabinet full of pads, tampons and panty liners that I'll never need again and I'd prefer the cabinet space. Can't bear to throw them away since they are not cheap.