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Re: CONTRACEPTION: difference between tubal ligation and Essure

From: Professor Galal Lotfi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:07:56 -0600 (CST)


Tubal ligation is more invasive but both procedures give more than 99% contraception. Yes, with tubal we occlude the tube by a clip or we cut it and ligate it. Hoever recanaizaion is a possibility and in rare occasions pregnancy could happen but very rare.

At Wed, 18 Feb 2009, DN wrote: >
>What is the main difference between Essure and a tubal? I've done some
>research and I know that Essure is a coil inserted into the tubes, and a
>tubal is simply severing the tube and tying it off. But are there any
>true differences as far as how well they work? Also why isn't either
>option 100% effective in preventing pregnancy? If a tube is blocked or
>cut, how can you still get pregnant? I tried the IUD but it hurt so much
>when they tried to put it in that I refused to let them do it again! Are
>there any other major differences I should know between the two
>procedures? Thanks!

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Cairo. Egypt
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