Tubal ligation has been the standard for reproductive sterilization. Essure is another type of sterilization, only it doesn’t require a surgical procedure. The procedure to implant the device takes about 10 minutes and can be performed right in your doctor’s office. As simple as the device seems, women across the country are seeking justice and talking to attorneys about Essure … [Read more...]

Women today have many different options for birth control.  Oral contraceptives are one of the most popular forms of birth control, but there are other methods such as tubal litigation or non-surgical birth controls which are considered “permanent.”  These options are low-maintenance opportunities that many women are using.  It is hard to remember to take a pill every day, and … [Read more...]

Birth control is used by millions of women in today’s market.  The most popular form of birth control is taken in pill form, but there are other more modernized methods as well.  Surgical implants and sterilization procedures are another form of birth control, and many women are seeking this alternative to medication because they can last much longer and don’t require the need … [Read more...]

Birth control is a preventative measure used by millions of women.  What many people do not know is that birth control actual has an extensive history dating back to ancient times in Egypt, Greece, and Rome.  Birth control today can mean a variety of things, but one of the most popular and heavily used methods comes in pill-form.  These medications help prevent pregnancy, but … [Read more...]

July 2018 Update: Citing a decrease in sales, Bayer announced it would end the sale and distribution of Essure in the U.S. by December 31, 2018.  Since hitting the market in 2002, the FDA received nearly 30,000 Essure adverse event reports and reviewed another 20,000 online complaints about the device. The government agency slapped a sales restriction on the device in April and … [Read more...]