Comments on: Essure Tubal Sterilization

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:49:03 +0000

Kris
Essure reversal requires a tubouterine implantation procedure. The pregnancy success rate of this procedure is approximately 57%.

The alternative way to obtain pregnancy is IVF. IVF is approximately 35% for each IVF cycle attempted.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:00:40 +0000

I had the Essure tubal occlusion in 2007. I thought I wouldn't want to have any more children. I am 27 and would like to try for a little girl. Is this possilbe? What is the success rate after Essure reversal?

By: Essure And Side Effects « Tubesreversed

Essure And Side Effects « Tubesreversed — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:17:40 +0000

[...] those not wanting children Essure seems like a dream come true. Two little metal tubes that get inserted into your fallopian tubes. [...]

By: Essure Reversal – My Journey | Tubal Reversal Blog

Essure Reversal – My Journey | Tubal Reversal Blog — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:13:15 +0000

[...] the age of 31 I had the Essure procedure in November 2006, not really thinking about what I was doing and knowing that I still wanted [...]

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:51:34 +0000

D
It is possible to reverse Essure and become pregnant. The pregnancy success rate after Essure reversal is approximately 57%. Please take a look at this article: Essure Reversal: What You Need To Know. This article should answer many of the questions you likely have.

By: D

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:37:32 +0000

So I had Essure a few years ago. At the beginning of this year I had a tummy tuck. I am 27 years old and have had 3 c sections. Anyways, I'm thinking that in the next few years I might want to have another baby. My Fiance does not have any kids of his own and I would like to give him one or two. I'm curious about Essure reversal and the fact that I had 3 c sections and then a tummy tuck. Is it still possible??

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:54:38 +0000

Debbie
You should see your doctor and be evaluated for thyroid conditions and ovulation problems.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:41:55 +0000

I did a test today.. I am not pregnant

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:43:15 +0000

Have you considered running a pregnancy test?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:26:36 +0000

I forgot to add in my first comment that recently I have been sexually active. I had the procedure done about 2 yrs ago and have not been sexually active since the procedure till recently and now my hunger is changing and my boobs hurt… any ideas?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:07:36 +0000

I had the Essure procedure done about 2 years ago. My doctor said I had 100% blockage at my check up. I have not been sexually active at all. But recently my boobs hurt and I always have this hunger pain in my throat…. any ideas?

By: nawana

nawana — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:15:06 +0000

I have had the Essure now for three years and I have two beautiful little girls. I thought I was finished but now I want to try a third time for a little boy. Does anyone know if someone has had a baby after Essure reversal?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:20:56 +0000

Robette Yes you can reverse the Essure. The procedure is called a tubouterine implantation procedure. We do this type of reversal and Essure reversal costs the same as reversal of a standard tubal ligation reversal procedure.

By: ROBETTE RUSSELL

ROBETTE RUSSELL — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:51:01 +0000

I had the Essure done in June 2008. Now I found my soul mate and he is great with kids. Can I reverse the Essure procedure?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:06:19 +0000

Jenni We charge the same for Essure reversal as we do with reversal of a standard tubal ligation reversal. At the time of this response, the cost of Essure reversal is $5,400 with Dr. Monteith and $5,900 with Dr. Berger.

By: Jeni Nelson

Jeni Nelson — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:44:39 +0000

What is the cost to have an Essure reversal done? I had the Essure placed in Aug of 2005. I have since remarried and would like to have a child with my new husband. There is a place in Georgia that charges nearly $8000 for the procedure to be reversed!

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:35:58 +0000

Lindsay

We have had women report changes after the Essure. I encourage you to work closely with your doctor to evaluate for all possible causes. If no cause can be determined then you can consider having an Essure reversal with us. Currently the Essure is too new to give us any insight into how Essure reversal will help your pain. Many of our patients who have had adverse symptoms after tubal ligation do report improvement after tubal ligation reversal.

By: Lindsay George-Wolburg

Lindsay George-Wolburg — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:55:48 +0000

I had the Essure done in July and it is now the end of August. I have been having tremendous mid and lower back pain for weeks now. I have been to the Dr. 5 times, all different Dr.’s trying to figure out what is wrong. They keep telling me that they think that it is muscular. I KNOW that this is not muscular. It is like someone has hit me in the back with a baseball bat. I have tried different medications and nothing is helping. The pain is so bad that a 10mg. Hydrocodone doesn’t touch it. Looking back, the pain started about a week after the Essure was done. I am wondering if it the Essure is causing all of this. Please let me know what you think. My email is lwolburg@gmail.com. Please help! I can’t take this any more.

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Want to have a baby We can reverse Essure. Call our office to speak with a nurse about the details at (919) 968-4656. Members of our message board discuss pregnancies after tubal reversal and the hope they have of becoming pregnant.

By: want to have a baby

want to have a baby — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:18:04 +0000

I had the Essure done on June 2007. I have cramps out of nowhere and sharp pains. Every month my stomach looks like I am 5 to 6 months pregnant. I pray to god to have another baby with my husband and I really hate I had this done. I want to have a baby with my husband. Is there any hope for me? Can Essure be reversed? Can anyone respond?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:08:11 +0000

The Essure coils can be removed without having a hysterectomy. We remove the coils surgically by removing the portion of the uterine muscle the coils are embedded in. This allows you to save your uterus. You can also become pregnant again if we re-insert the tubes into the cavity by a process called tubouterine implantation. You are welcome to call the office for a free nurse consultation at (919)968-4656. Members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board frequently discuss removal of the Essure coils and Essure Reversal.

By: Dear Drs.

Dear Drs. — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:47:42 +0000

I had Essure done about 6 months ago. I’ve been having recurring pain where the coils were placed. For the last few days, it feels like something is poking. From my reading on the internet, I am afraid that the coils may be perforating. It seems the only way to remove the coils is to have a hysterectomy. Is that true? What procedure will you do in this case? Is there any way to remove Essure coils without having a hysterectomy? Thank you much.

TLV

By: 2 Months on Essure and 7 extra Pounds

2 Months on Essure and 7 extra Pounds — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:40:19 +0000

I had the Essure procedure and was very excited about not having hormones in my body. However, I have almost stopped having bowel movements and I have gained 7-8 pounds in the last 2 months. I have not changed anything about my diet and exercise on a regular basis. I do not have the cramping that some are experiencing but now I am a little worried that the weight gain is going to proceed. I guess if it does I will have to consider reversal. Has anyone else had the side effects I have experienced? Any suggestions?

By: Emily Pope

Emily Pope — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:58:22 +0000

I want the Essure procedure removed not just because of the physical pain and discomfort it causes me but also because of my renewed faith in God. I believe that both reason are just as important. I live in the Florida panhandle and the only doctors around here tell me it is not reversible so I thank everyone who has made posts to this site it has given me more faith that I just may get pregnant again.

Emily_K2000@yahoo.com

By: Lily

Lily — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:23:45 +0000

I had the Essure done in 2008 when I was 25. My husband insisted and my doctor didn’t really explain much. I should have considered it more carefully. The doctor was very convincing and nonchalant about the procedure so I didn’t think much of it! However, this shouldn’t really be an excuse I should have researched it more myself to fully understand the permanency of the procedure! My husband divorced me there a few months after. I always wanted another baby and now that I am happy and with someone that loves me very much I can't conceive. I have had severe cramping ever since the procedure, back pain during menstruation, and I get really sharp pains on my lower left side! I truly regret my sterilization having this procedure done. I'm in Nebraska and as far as I know there is no one here that can reverse the Essure and it is so expensive to have it reversed I could never afford it.

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:36:53 +0000

Crystal
Although pregnancy has been reported after the Essure procedure, the chance is very, very rare. I would not count on this if you desire another child.

If you would like to have another child then you will have to undergo IVF or have an Essure reversal procedure. This procedure is a tubo-uterine implantation. The success rate of tubal reversal averages 70%. The tubo-uterine implantation procedure has a success range of 25-50%.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:30:06 +0000

I had the Essure tubal blockage procedure on Oct.28,2008. I am 24 yrs. old and have 1 child. I decided to get this procedure done because I was 18 when I had my son. Dealing with the labor pain and stress of raising a child was very traumatic for me. Now I wish I thought more about my decision. Ever since I had the procedure done I have had a lot of cramping. When I am on my menstrual I cramp even worse and have a lot of back pain.. and now I read all of the blogs. Now its pretty scary. Is there is a possibility I can get pregnant?

By: Ms. C

Ms. C — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:20:47 +0000

I had the Essure procedure done July 15, 2009 and I have been having severe back pain since. Has anyone else experienced this?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:14:02 +0000

Jen We do perform Essure reversal. Feel free to call the office at (919) 968-4656 for a nurse consultation.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:19:32 +0000

Hello. I would like to get in contact with anyone who has had the Essure reversal done. I had the Essure procedure in November of 2007 and would like to have them removed. Please email me at Eleven.Needles@gmail.com. Thank you.

By: terri

terri — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:17:05 +0000

I had the procedure done 10-08 it still has not closed one side. Now I have to get a regular tubal ligation. Does anyone else feel like a flutter and have really bad cramps after the Essure procedure?

By: Brandy

Brandy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:14:05 +0000

I had the essure procedure done over a year ago. My doctor put one coil in the right tube, but put two coils in my left tube. When I went to see if the tubes were blocked I saw that the two coils are not end to end the bottom one sticks up over the top one. I have been having pain on the left side every since the procedure, some days I have no pain but other days I feel like i’m being stabbed on the left side down in my pelvic area,about 3 months ago when I had my period I passed nothing but clots (big clots like I was having a miscarriage). I went to the doctore they said I was getting older and my periods could be changing (I’m 32). I have also noticed in the last 5 months that right before I start I swell and look like I am about 5 or 6 months pregnant. I’m not sure what to do, do I have the coils removed? Leave them in and deal with the pain? I don’t know what to do, I don’t want anymore kids so I chose to have this done because I have already had three c-sections and didn’t want to be cut on again. Can someone please help me out, should I be concerned with the two coils? please email me at mcmahan@fuse.net. Thank you

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:27:55 +0000

CARLENE – I have responded to you by email. I can remove the Essure implants and perform bilateral salpingectomies at the same time if you wish and if you are unable to find a local doctor who can do this for you.

By: Re-Sterilization?

Re-Sterilization? — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:53:28 +0000

My failed Essure is giving us a new baby this year and now I am faced with having to be re-sterilized. I would like to just have both of my fallopian tubes removed and not have a tubal ligation at the other end of the tube where the Essure is not located. Can this be done at any OB office, or would it be better to have it done somewhere like your office where you specialize in the removal of the Essure micro inserts? I am not willing to continue with the pain and discomfort that has come with this procedure (that also was not disclosed to me when it was done)or the possibility of conception again in the future. I am able to send my records for review if desired. Thank you. Carlene

By: PREGNANT!!!???

PREGNANT!!!??? — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:27:19 +0000

PREGNANT!!! I can’t believe all the stuff I am finding out now. My wife was “fixed” in February 2008 In February 2009 we went in for the test to see for 100% blockage. Guess what = 2 doctors said “yep 100% blocked”. She conceived on March 6th with a healthy baby girl due on Thanksgiving day. We have 3 boys and we were done, now we have a girl whom we will love (I already do) very much (Heather). But this is very unexpected. Our doctor assured us this was the best out there, Essure tubal, BS 99.99% successful. Imm not so sure now. So, to answer all the questions above in a nut shell:
1 yes it can be reversed
2 yes you can get pregnant
3 yes you can get pregnant even with it in
4 yes it can be healthy
5 my wife has had terrible cramps ever since installed
6 yes she lost her sex drive at 30
7 still has the occasional bleed
8 yes her boobs hurt all the time.
9 my opinion… look for another method
10 I WANT A REFUND!
MCGLYNN2@LIVE.COM

By: Saddie

Saddie — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:29:53 +0000

I am scheduled to have Essure done next week and was concerned about side effects. Besides cramping does anyone have any other things to share. I am 100% positive I will never want another child. Even if I later met someone who wants children we would have to end things. I am trying to put my daughter through college and could not imagine what that would be like in another 18 years. I am however scared of the side effects so anyone with any information would really set me at ease. Thanks.

By: Dani

Dani — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:48:13 +0000

CJ- did you get pregnant? hope not. I was reading your case and is similar what is happening to me now. My Essure was done 4/2008. I had heavy periods for the rest of the year and part of 2009. Then suddenly, shorter/lighter periods, only spotting in my last “period” and that was May 5th. Some nausea some mornings. Anyone has something to say? I feel so horrible, don’t mind if another child (4th) comes down the road, but right now is outrageous. Oh my God, I’m so scared to even test.

By: Cyntia

Cyntia — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:56:49 +0000

I have a friend who had ESSURE and she bled for 4 months and had horrible cramps. They removed the ESSURE and now she feels better.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:04:47 +0000

LUCY – Pregnancy is possible after an Essure procedure. Most women have an HSG several months after the Essure device is implanted to ensure that both tubes are blocked. If you suspect that you may be pregnant, run a pregnancy test and if positive report it right away to your doctor. It is possible to get pregnant after the procedure and have a baby.

By: lucy

lucy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:36:33 +0000

I am 35 years old I got the Essure done October 2007. I have been getting little cramps that come and go. My breasts have been hurting for about 2 1/2 weeks all ready. My last period was on may 29, 2009. Is there a chance of pregnancy? Or is this the symptoms you get after the procedure? Has any one gotten pregnant after the procedure and had the baby?

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:08:27 +0000

I am so pleased to know that this procedure can be reversed. I have had the essure since May 2008 and feel that I may want to have children again. Since I have had essure, I have had spotting in between my periods and cramping, which I did not have prior to having the essure done. Once again, I am glad to know that essure can be reversed.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:42:05 +0000

Read the Tubal Reversal Cost page for information on the fee options.

By: Stganya

Stganya — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:08:36 +0000

I am interested in the Essure reversal and i would like to know the cost. If someone can give me any information please contact me at pittbullkid6978@aol.com or 570-351-7012 ty stanya

By: tennill camp

tennill camp — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:53:43 +0000

I am 33 years old. I had the Essure done in 2007 and now I am dating a really good guy. This year I’ve been having really bad pains in my one ovary, peeing a lot, my breasts are very sore, I’ve been vomiting and having lower back pains. It sounds likeI am having an ectopic pregnancy. I would love to have a normal pregnancy. My number is 941 592 4163.

By: EssureMommy

EssureMommy — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:04:14 +0000

CJ – I too had my period every two weeks, I went to the doc for than and they said I was having “mid cycle” periods. Within the MONTH I was pregnant.

By: EssureMommy

EssureMommy — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:02:45 +0000

Hello-
I am pregnant with my coils still in place. Baby implanted correctly and I am 1/2 way through a totally healthy pregnancy. Yes…you can still get pregnant, and Yes…you can have a healthy baby.

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:07:33 +0000

Melissa
We reverse the Essure with a procedure called tubal implantation. It has a 25-50% success rate. Please contact us for a free phone consultation if you are interested (919) 968-4656.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:12:06 +0000

MELISSA -

Click on “Cost” under “Practical Issues” on the navigation menu at the top left of the page. It will answer your questions about cost. Either Dr. Monteith or I would be happy to help you reverse the Essure procedure.

By: Melissa Tash

Melissa Tash — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:32:32 +0000

I had the essure procedure done at the time I was married and we had three children all ready, since then I have become divorced and have met the guy of my dreams, my only worry is that he wants children and I also wouldn’t mind having one more with him. He’s great to my kids. I really want the reversal procedure done. How much is this procedure the range of the costs. I really want to go through with this. Its disappointing that everyone around us are able to have children and they are not even wanting that, and someone like myself I am 28 years old and at a stage in my life that I really want this. Can anyone help me out.

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:48:37 +0000

As long as the pregnancy is in the uterus then it should be successful.

By: new mommy again?

new mommy again? — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:28:53 +0000

I had the Essure done a year ago and just found out I am pregnant! I am okay with this and so is my husband since we had planned to not have more and this happened all on its own. What is the percentage of women with this device that have actually become pregnant while with the device? Anyone know the possibilities of success? Just wondering. We are okay either way, but now that the baby is there it will be a sad loss if unsuccessful.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:58 +0000

I was just wondering if anyone knows for sure the chances of someone getting pregnant after the procedure. I DO NOT want any more children. I’m 25 and just had my fourth child in July. I had the procedure done in August. At first I was having a period every 2 weeks then at the end of Jan they stopped. I’ve since had many many symptoms of pregnancy. I honestly haven’t taken a pregnancy test because I’m afraid of what the results will be. After looking on the Internet I’ve found a few other accounts of people getting pregnant, but none are far enough along to see if it will be a healthy pregnancy. Also, I have had several miscarriages and almost died from hemorrhaging after having my daughter in July. Will this increase my risks of having problems IF I am pregnant?

By: Heather from Baltimore

Heather from Baltimore — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:25:31 +0000

I had the essure procedure in 2006 and I have lost my sex drive completely! I am only 31 and recently remarried. Is there anything that can be done to get my sex drive back? If I had a reversal done would that help?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:57:18 +0000

It is possible, but not common. Possible reasons could be something else all together or related to the Essure sterilization. We do have patients who have sterilization procedures relate to us they experienced decreased sex drive after their procedures; however, the reasons for this are unclear.

By: debra

debra — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:49:11 +0000

hi, was curious if anyone that had the essure put in noticed a lower sex drive at all thanks

By: Anna Leary

Anna Leary — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:00:07 +0000

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By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:57:34 +0000

We can reverse Essure with a tubal implantation procedure- we have several of these procedures scheduled for February 2009. The pregnancy rate is 30-50%.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:55:23 +0000

I was wondering if anyone has had a baby after the Essure reversal surgery. I am very interested in the procedure and feel I am a good candidate because I am only 31 and healthy.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:22:48 +0000

I have a very good reason for you Marie, the death of your child. My daughter died after she had a tonsilectomy and now I want to have the reversal so my husband and I can have another child together. I just cant find enough data to decide if it is a better option to have a reversal or IVF.

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:45:40 +0000

I am contemplating having the Essure procedure done, as my husband and I are finished having children. Outside of your clients later deciding they want children, what are some of the other reasons woman are having this procedure reversed? I am somewhat uncertain about having the tubes in my tubes with no long term research on it’s affects to the body.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:27:44 +0000

I had this procedure done on June 10, 2008 and I’ve noticed that I now get HORRIBLE cramps. I just figured it was because I was no longer on the pill and regulating my hormones. Anyway – I’m 35 and never really wanted to have kids so I had this done. Of course, now I’ve met a really great guy who is a great daddy – but now I can’t have any. I’m glad to see that there it is possible to have this reversed IF there is ever a need for it.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:52:08 +0000

Just remember we had this procedure for a reason, its something to really think about. Wanting to get a reversal just because you meet someone new is not a good choice, that is one of the things they talk to you about before you have the Essure done. There are tons of orphans out there waiting for a family , if you really want another baby think about adopting.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:21:03 +0000

I had essure done on July 2, 2008. I have been having really bad cramps from the procedure ever since they were put in. I do not want any more children, but do want the implants out NOW!!!! Do I still have to have a tubal implantation? Can I just have them taken out since I do not want anymore children. Please help. Thank you

By: IVF Alternative | Tubal Surgery | Tubal Reversal Blog

IVF Alternative | Tubal Surgery | Tubal Reversal Blog — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:59:45 +0000

[...] Some women have blocked fallopian tubes due to an inflammatory condition termed salpingitis isthmica nodosa (SIN). This condition causes tubal scarring and blockage at the proximal or isthmic portion of tube that is adjacent to the uterine wall. The operation to correct proximal tubal occlusion is tubal implantation. Tubal implantation is also used for Essure reversal. [...]

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:23:29 +0000

IUI would not lead to pregnancy since the Essure device blocks the tube at the uterus. For pregnancy to occur, the alternatives are either the part of the tube and uterine muscle that has the Essure device scarred with it must be removed and the remaining segment of tube implanted into the uterine cavity (tubal implantation) or ivf.

By: Leana

Leana — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:02:20 +0000

my husband and I hvae decided that after 2 years of having the essure that we want to concieve another child. We have been looking into IVF but the cost is so high!! My OB/GYN stated that I have a very healthy uterus and cervix but I was wondering could I by pass these procedures by just having an IUI? Is that possible or would I have to resort to reversal or IVF?

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:42:03 +0000

So has anyone got pregnate after the essure procedure. I had it done about 2 years ago and I am curious about the chance of having a healthy baby. I have not had a period in three months and I have taken a test which said negative. My doctor blammed the lack of periods to weight gain. What else could cause me not to have a period??

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:40:04 +0000

Mrs. Roberson

You can have your companion go to his primary care doctor and have them order a semen analysis. This way he can have a complete evaluation and if there are any semen problems then they will have his complete medical history and will be in a better position to make a referral or start treatment should there be any sperm abnormalities. Please feel free to fax the results of the semen analysis to us and we can evaluate the report for you.

We do Essure reversals. To reverse Essure, a tubal reimplantation must be done. Dr. Berger has been doing reimplantation procedures for many years to reverse other types of tubal ligations. He has trained me to do them as well. In general, the success rate is about 30-50% in achieving pregnancy.

The Essure procedure has only been out for about five years and we have recently begun performing tubal reimplantation to reverse the Essure sterilization. The number of women seeking Essure reversal is low but is growing every year and we continue to add to our pool of statistics and will publish this information when we get a good and large enough data set so patients can be well informed. In general, tubal reimplantation gives you a 30-50% chance of pregnancy success.

Please feel free to contact our office or me by email with any further questions. Our contact information can be found on our home page.

By: mecola roberson

mecola roberson — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:53:43 +0000

It was a blessing that I found you guys online! My companion and I would like to conceive. He is 42 with no children and I have two from my previous marriage. I never knew that I would fall in love again and want to have another child. I had the Essure process done several years ago and have been very sad about not being able to conceive. Last night we discussed our options and the cost of IVF. I knew there had to be a better and more cost efficient option out there for us! Fortunately, I was correct. We are concerned that he may not have a strong sperm count. Does he need to go to a urologist to find out and will he need to send the results to your office? Or would you send a request to a local lab here for him to get tested? We would like to find out about his sperm count before we proceed with reversal. Second, what has the success rate been for your Essure reversals? I don’t see these results on any of your results pages. I turn 34 on tomorrow and am anxious to get the ball rolling because of the age factors. Thanks Mecola Roberson

By: caseya

caseya — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:58:24 +0000

Im so happy to hear that the essure procedure can be reversed. Im a young mother of two that had the procedure done three years ago.Now Im regreting having the procedure done, an was looking for a way to have another baby later on in my future. i also want to know are ther any known pregnancies after the reversal an also the cost of the procedure.

By: Jennifer Okun

Jennifer Okun — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:09:25 +0000

Dear Tabatha,

I will be happy to assist you with scheduling your reversal surgery. You may reach me at the office – 919-968-4656 and by email: JenniferO@tubal-reversal.net

Our fees are explained on our Cost page – see: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal_reversal_fee_financing.htm

I will look forward to hearing from you,

Jennifer Okun, R.N.
Patient Care Coordinator
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

By: tabatha

tabatha — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:54:06 +0000

I am so relieved to hear this can be reversed.I already have 3 boys but my boyfriend does not have any and we would love to have 1 together.So I’m just wonder how to go about it.Who do I talk to?How expensive is it?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:21:51 +0000

I am also glad to hear that there is a reversal for Essure. Has anyone else had the procedure done that’s 40+ and if so i would love to read about your experience and has any pregnancies happened as a result. I am thinking about having the procedure done myself but i need to be sure. Good Luck to everyone! Remember God answers prayers!

By: amster

amster — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:42:11 +0000

I have been reading for hours and finally found a little bit of positive feed back. Glad to hear I’m not the only one wanting to reverse this procedure. I also am wondering if any pregnancies after the reversal……

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:56:37 +0000

are there any reported pregnancies after an Essure reversal??

By: trista

trista — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:09:57 +0000

i’m so thankful to know this can be reversed, i recently 1 year ago had this procedure and only have 1 child and have now changed my mind. god bless

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Tubal Reversal » What to Know if You Want Tubes Untied — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:10:14 +0000

[...] Essure is another new tubal sterilization procedure. This does not require surgery, but it is the least reversible method for women wanting kids after tubal ligation. [...]

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pregnancy stage — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:15:22 +0000

great blog, just added you to google blog reader.

By: Alysia

Alysia — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:43 +0000

I am so excited to hear this. I have been wondering if this could be accomplished. I am interested having this procedure reversed as well. I am in the process of having my paperwork completed by my doctor and hopefully when I submit it, I will be a candidate for reversal as well..

By: Pam Mills CRNA

Pam Mills CRNA — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:24:48 +0000

It was quite an exciting day at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center as the staff watched Dr Berger perform the Essure sterilization tubal reversal.
This truly is another example of how Dr Berger’s experience and devotion to his patients makes all the difference.
Nice work Dr Berger!

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:33:57 +0000

This just shows that experience truely matters when you are looking into tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Berger uses his skill, experience and care for his patients to once again perform another successful tubal reversal procedure. Women that have had newer methods of sterilization now have hope if they have changed their minds about wanting more children.