Essure Removal: Can Essure Be Reversed? Ask Michelle
Posted On: Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Can Essure be removed? Can Essure be reversed?
These are two questions we are frequently asked by patients who contact Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
Essure removal, reversal, and pregnancy are all possible.
Michelle and Harrison are proof  pregnancy can occur after an Essure reversal. This couple traveled to us from Colorado for Essure coil removal.
They are now happily pregnant after their Essure reversal and Michelle is due to deliver within several weeks.
Tubal Ligation Or Essure Sterilization?
Michelle was a stay at home mom and she had three children very close in age: 4,3, and 1. After her third child, she began researching the benefits or tubal ligation vs the Essure sterilization procedure.
She decided on having an Essure sterilization because the procedure did not have to be done in the hospital, she would not have to have any incisions made on her abdomen, and she would recover quicker. She chose to have an Essure sterilization over a tubal ligation.
Michelle soon became divorced and found herself on her own  in her early twenties and with three children.
Essure Removal After Mom Changes Life
Michelle’s mother was at a bar one day and she started talking to a cute guy. His name was Harrison. She thought he would be a great guy to introduce to her daughter…so she took a picture with her cell phone and sent it to Michelle! It was love at first sight and after a brief introduction the two hit it off and soon became engaged.
Michelle is currently a stay at home mom and is in Nursing School. Harrison is active duty military and is stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington state. They have a long distance relationship but plan to be together and get married in the near future.
Michelle soon began thinking about having more children and she then began researching Essure removal.
Essure Reversal Or IVF: Which Is Better?
Michelle researched her pregnancy options and was trying to choose between Essure reversal or IVF.
She eventually decided not to pursue IVF because it was not 100% and was too expensive. She was quoted $25-45,000 by her local IVF provider for a program which allowed a maximum of 4 IVF cycle attempts. The hormones and technical aspects of the treatment were not appealing to Michelle so she decided to come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for Essure reversal.
Essure Sterilization Reversal
Michelle traveled from Colorado for Essure sterilization reversal. Her surgery lasted 54 minutes, both Essure coils were removed, and the healthy portion of the tubes were reinserted into her uterine cavity (tubouterine implantation) to bypass the Essure induced tubal blockage.
She did well in the recovery room and was discharged to the local hotel to recover.
Pregnancy After Essure Reversal
Pregnancy after Essure reversal  took a little time since Harrison is active duty military and has been apart from Michelle because of military obligations.
Michelle had her first positive pregnancy test eight months after Essure reversal!
Michelle’s first pregnancy after Essure found its way into her uterus and has been developing safe and sound. She is due to give birth in April of 2011.
Michelle’s experience offers proof that Essure can be removed, Essure can be reversed, and natural pregnancy after Essure reversal is indeed possible. We will update readers as soon as we receive the news of delivery from Michelle and Harrison.
Can Essure Be Removed?
For more information about Essure coil removal readers should call (919) 968-4656 for a free consultation with a reversal nurse specialists.
March 1st, 2011 at 4:00 pm
[...] women are coming forward and asking about Essure removal they are being told this procedure cannot be reversed. When they push the subject with many in the [...]
March 1st, 2011 at 4:13 pm
[...] Many are seeking removal of the devices and are either being told that it is impossible to have Essure removal or that a full hysterectomy will be [...]
March 1st, 2011 at 9:23 pm
The topic of Essure removal is so important. So many women are being told that it is not reversible while we know that it is. And proven by the wonderful story of Michelle and Harrison! I wish you two the best of luck and can’t wait to hear about the birth!!
March 2nd, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Congratulations to Michelle and Harrison on getting the Essure reversed!
March 6th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Michelle’s testimony of pregnancy following an essure reversal should give proof to those who state it is not reversible. Thanks for sharing your story of pregnancy after Essure reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
March 8th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
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March 13th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
[...] read over my post-op report sent from Dr Monteith, he said he knew I was in good hands with my Essure removal surgery. He told me today – he was actually excited when he read the notes! Now three short [...]
March 23rd, 2011 at 9:39 pm
I am really regretting having the Essure procedure done back in August 2009 with Michelle’s story and knowing her success I really want mine done. I hope I have the same success story..
April 19th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
[...] We have previously shared personal stories of pregnancy after Essure Reversal: Essure Removal: Can Essure Be Reversed? Ask Michelle [...]
April 23rd, 2011 at 4:38 pm
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May 15th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
i’m a 44 year old women from canada and have some side affects and would like my essure coils removed i’ve had it done since 2003
May 15th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Mischell – We will be happy to help you. You can talk with a nurse and schedule your Essure removal by calling (919) 968-4656.
May 30th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Help me! I want my coils out but I am scared. I am getting sharp stabbing pains on my left side and I am afraid they that left side one is out of place. I just think of other damage that could be done to my body for having them in there. I don’t plan on having other babies…just want to have them removed and I can take pills or anything else no tubal either. What are the pros and the cons of taking them out?
May 30th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
The Essure coils can be removed and your tubes not reconnected to the uterus, so it would be as if you had a standard tubal ligation. I can’t think of any disadvantage to having this done.
September 23rd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
I too had the essure implant done almost one year ago, i suffered alot of pain for three months after the implant . it concerns me that i may suffer some irreparable damage so i want to remove it. I am in my forthy’s and don’t plan to have any more children. I would like to have information about reversing this procedure
September 23rd, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Anonymous – Here is some further information about Essure removal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. If you have any questions, you can get them answered by a Tubal Reversal Nurse at (919) 968-4656.
October 12th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
I am truly regretting having the Essure procedure done. I wish I would’ve explored other options before making this decision. I have experienced so much pain after having this done and I still do. It has been a little over 3 years since my surgery and I really want them out. Ive been told so many times that its not reversible and then I’ve heard that it is. I don’t know what to believe. If I could go back 3 years ago to that day, I wouldn’t have had the procedure done.
October 30th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
i had the essure procedure done the 2nd week of oct. i’m experiencing pelvic pain and back side pain, in particular the pain and discomfort seems to come from the right side. i don’t think i can last having these coils in my body. i never had any back pain in my 40 years of life!
i would like to know if you can remove these coils in case there are no doctors in illinois that are certified to removed them. i cannot take the pain and discomfort and don’t plan on living my life with pain.
thank you.
October 30th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
“Please Advise” – Yes, we can remove the Essure coils for you. Whenever you are ready, call (919) 968-4656 and we will be happy to assist you.
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 am
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November 29th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I am a Catholic and realize after reading Humanae Vitae how wrong it was that I had this procedure done–my pastor suggested it as an alternative to a traditional tubal ligation—I shouldn’t have done it at all in the first place. I had it done 8 years ago and am nearing 43 years old. In your opinion, after 8 years is it possible to remove—and is it safe to remove from someone my age?
November 29th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
I’m in Colorado too
—when I had it done I was one of the first people in the state to have it done.
November 29th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Christine Ries – It is possible to remove the Essure devices after 8 years and safe to do at your age. For further information, you can speak with a tubal reversal nurse at (919) 968-4656.
January 10th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Hi, one thing is the pain with Essure is unblieveable. And I really want it removed. And second, I’m engaged now and he has no kids and we want to start our on family. And add to the addition of the three from a previous marriage. But I had Essure coil place in me. Thank you!!
January 24th, 2012 at 3:21 am
Can having the Essure coils removed in an effort to have more kids cause birth defects if you get pregnant again?
January 24th, 2012 at 5:18 am
There is nothing that would suggest Essure removal or Essure reversal may cause birth defects if you get pregnant again.
February 7th, 2012 at 9:47 am
i want mine out. but i will never beable to aford it on my own. i have 4 kids now. i do not no if my back is hurting all the time from the inplants or from some thing else.i had a exray on my back so i no it is not cancer. ever sence i had them put in. my back hurts.