Post-Procedure Patient Instruction For Essure

What to expect after Essure:

You should expect to feel period cramps and mild discomfort for the next twenty-four (24) hours.

• Most patients are able to resume normal activity after twenty-four (24) hours.
• You may return to work the day after the procedure.

Instructions:

• You will need to be driven home because of the medications given to you for the procedure.
• You will wan to start with a light diet and then increase as tolerated.
• Take it easy the day of the procedure and avoid any strenuous activity for twenty-four (24) hours.
• Nothing in the vagina for two (2) to three (3) weeks (no tampons, douching or intercourse).
• Use sanitary pads for any discharge.
• Take pain medication as directed by your physician, usually at the first sign of discomfort, unless otherwise noted below.
• No driving while taking prescription pain medications.
• An antibiotic, if prescribed, should be taken until completed.
• No alcohol for twenty-four (24) hours after the procedure.
• Other: ___________________________________________

Instructions:

• You will need to be driven home because of the medications given to you for the procedure.
• You will want to start with a light diet and then increase as tolerated.
• Take it easy the day of the procedure and avoid any strenuous activity.
• No driving while taking strong pain medications.
• Nothing in the vagina for two (2) weeks (no tampons, douching or intercourse).
• Use another form of birth control until the Essure HSG Confirmation Test indicates it is safe to use Essure for birth control.
• Take pain medication as needed and as directed.

Call our office (860) 646-1157 if you notice any of the following:

• Fever of 100.4 or greater
• Heavy bleeding or worsening of pelvic pain develops
• Nausea / vomiting
• Difficulty urinating
• Vaginal discharge with odor develops
• Other: _______________________________