Hysteroscopic Sterilization

Essure®

If you are done having children, Essure is a proven non-incisional procedure for female permanent birth control. It is an alternative to incisional tubal ligation and vasectomy that can be performed without general anesthesia or the use of hormones. The Essure procedure places a soft micro-insert into the fallopian tube with the use of a small camera in the uterus (hysteroscope). Once in place, the device is designed to work with the body to form a permanent barrier against pregnancy.

Dr. Amy Garcia is an Essure Acredited physician and preceptor currently teaching other physicians how to perform the Essure. She is one of the few physicians in the country uniquely offering the Essure procedure in the office setting.

Essure Accredited Practice          

Essure Accredited physicians and practices have agreed to follow nationally established standards for quality paitent care and education and have been evaluated by an independent outside body. 

Dr. Garcia is the only Essure Accredited physician in New Mexico performing the Essure procedure.  Center for Women's Surgery is proud to be the only Essure Accredited practice that has met the highest quality standards in patient care in order to receive this recognition.

Essure In-Office

The Essure procedure can be performed safely and effectively in the office setting by surgeons such as Dr. Garcia who are skilled with hysteroscopy and experienced with the Essure procedure.  Not all physicians are comfortable performing the Essure in-office.  However, Dr. Garcia has received additional specialized training in hysteroscopic procedures through her fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and teaches other physicians how to perform the Essure procedure safely and correctly.

Most women prefer the familiar, calm and peaceful atmosphere of the physician's office as an alternative to the operating room.  At Center for Women's Surgery, our patients experience personal care in a relaxed, familiar and friendly environment and the procedure takes just a few minutes.  Most insurance plans cover the cost of the procedure and you usually pay just an office co-pay.  Click here for a list of participating health plans. 

Contact us for more information about the Essure performed in the office or to schedule an appointment for consultation.

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