Non-Incision Tubal Sterilization
The non-incision method of birth control is called hysteroscopic tubal sterilization. With this method, a clinician inserts two micro-inserts through the vagina, cervix, and uterus, into the fallopian tubes. These micro-inserts are small, pliable, metallic spirals that create scar tissue in the fallopian tubes so that eggs cannot pass through. The common brand of micro-insert is Essure.
Non-incision sterilization cannot be performed until six weeks after a birth or an abortion. It is not immediately effective: you have to wait three months and then go for an x-ray to determine if the scar tissue has formed.
If the x-ray shows that scar tissue is not being formed, in rare occasions, the procedure has to be performed again.
It is a safer method than incision methods because there is no general anesthesia (though there can be local anesthetic given to the cervix), no prolonged hospital stays, no incisions, and no scarring.
Recovery time with non-incisive sterilization is much faster than other methods of sterilization. Some women resume their activities the same day as the procedure. Other women take a day or two to get back in the swing of things.
You will be able to have sex again once you feel comfortable.
