July 9, 2015 — San Diego, CA
An Essure HSG test, or a hysterosalpingogram, is the confirmation test post-procedure of Essure. The HSG test provides the patient with the information she needs to fully rely on Essure as permanent birth control. The test is typically performed 3 months after the device has been implanted.
Radio-blocking dye is inserted into the uterus through a tube. An HAG test is primarily used for infertility problems, but in the case of this Essure test, the goal is to have the dye flow through the uterus, into both tubes, and then spill out into the abdominal cavity at the end of the fallopian tube. If anything is blocked, the technician will apply some pressure on the dye to try getting a somewhat closed tube to open, or just check that that’s as far as the block goes. The test is a visual confirmation that the coils have been placed properly.
The HSG test has been known to be extremely uncomfortable and painful for most women, and in the news lately, there has been talk of the FDA approving a new, alternative version of this confirmation test. The transvaginal ultrasound would be a secondary option to the current HSG test.
Essure Reviews
With the creation of a Facebook group, Essure Problems, and Erin Brockovich’s website, there are thousands of women coming forward with their negative experiences with Essure.
“I had the Essure procedure done on April 10th 2015. it was done in the hospital OR by my obgyn. Ever since the procedure I have not period and I get a lot cramps in my lower stomach. I have been told that there is red and white blood cell in my urine (more red than white). Also I have also lost about 50% control of my bladder and have to wear depends now because I never know when I can have an accident and I’m only 26 years old. I’ve tried calling my doctor and telling him about all the problems i have been having and he says everything thing is fine and that if it continues to call back. I just don’t know what else to do any more it seems like no one is listening to me.”
“I had the Essure procedure done on April 10th 2015. it was done in the hospital OR by my obgyn. Ever since the procedure I have not period and I get a lot cramps in my lower stomach. I have been told that there is red and white blood cell in my urine (more red than white). Also I have also lost about 50% control of my bladder and have to wear depends now because I never know when I can have an accident and I’m only 26 years old. I’ve tried calling my doctor and telling him about all the problems i have been having and he says everything thing is fine and that if it continues to call back. I just don’t know what else to do any more it seems like no one is listening to me.”
“The procedure itself was horrific, and more invasive as one of my fallopian tubes was further out than expected. They put me on pain meds and never felt same since. I suffer from cramping, lower back pain, and weight gain. Please do not take this route for birth control!!! We are not getting the whole story on this device and its side effects!”
Reporting Adverse Events to the FDA
Do you have complications from an Essure implant? If so, please report your negative experience to the FDA. It’s crucial to speak up in this time for Essure patients, with the FDA meeting being held in September to review the safety and effectiveness of the device. The more adverse events reported, the more the FDA will see how dangerous Essure truly is.
If you would like to know more information on how to report your experience to the FDA, click here.
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Source: ABC 2 News
