Essure is a permanent form of female birth control (female sterilization). In short, the device is intended to cause bilateral occlusion (blockage) of the fallopian tubes by the insertion of micro-inserts into the fallopian tubes which then anchor and elicit tissue growth, theoretically causing the blockage.

Thousands of women have reported a variety of side effects including:

• Pelvic pain
• Perforated organs
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Allergies, teeth loss, and skin rashes
• Hair loss
• Fatigue, weight changes, depression
• Device migration
• Hysterectomies and surgical removals of the device