I was 19 years old when my doctor discussed Essure with me. He had me believe Essure was like an IUD and it was not permanent. I was not informed of the risks of Essure and was under the impression it was a simple implant that he could put in his office.
After getting Essure in 2008 my life has change dramatically. I have had severe cramping, stabbing feelings in my stomach that wakes me up in the middle of the night. Every way I turn the stabbing feeling gets sharper. My stomach is constantly swollen and bloated. My menstrual cycles are heavy with clots bigger than a quarter. I am constantly tired and have severe mood swings that I have never experienced before.
After looking for answers I have been diagnosed with cysts on my cervix and mild dysplasia. I have been to many Doctors half of them are not even familiar with Essure and they tell me it’s probably stress. I have never had the ‘dye test’. I didn’t even know that I was supposed to get this done. I feel I have been lied to and now I am left with no one to help me with the symptoms I am experiencing.
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