The Essure permanent birth control device, which was pulled from the US market two years ago, is associated with higher rates of chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding compared to surgical sterilization, an early study shows
The device, pulled from the US market two years ago amid complaints about side-effects, is associated with higher rates of chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding compared to surgical sterilization, an early study shows.Bayer to stop selling Essure birth control device in USInterim results of the postmarket study that was ordered by the US Food and Drug Administration were released on Wednesday.
The FDA also noted that it continues to recommend that women who have been using Essure successfully to prevent pregnancy can and should continue to do so. Women who suspect the device may be related to symptoms they are experiencing, such as persistent pain, should talk to their doctor about what steps may be appropriate, according to the agency.
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