Tulsa, OK

I have to be at the OSU clinic this morning at 9. I am going in to be “fixed”. The pill sucks and I’m too old to have more kids. I originally planned on having a tubal ligation done. When I went in to schedule that procedure they told me about this new process called Essure.

The Essure procedure is different than the traditional method of a surgical tubal ligation. With Essure there is no cutting into the body. Instead, an Essure trained doctor inserts spring-like coils, called micro-inserts, through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes. During the first 3 months following the procedure, your body and the micro-inserts work together to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period, you will need to use another form of birth control.
After 3 months, your doctor will perform an Essure Confirmation Test, a special type of x-ray to confirm that your tubes are completely blocked and you can rely on the Essure micro-inserts for birth control.Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural menstrual cycle. Your periods should more or less continue in their natural state.

Except for that last bit it sounds great to me. I just wish there was a way to get to the far side of menopause without actually having to go through menopause. Bleeding, bloating, cramping, followed by sweating, sagging and male hair patterns - oh what joys the female life holds.