What if you could achieve a permanent method of birth control with little more hassle than a routine Pap smear? No incisions. No burning. No anesthesia. No hormones. No recovery time. And 99.74 ...

Tubal sterilization is a procedure used to permanently prevent pregnancy. Traditionally this has been done in the operating using a laparoscope and burning the mid portion of the fallopian tube. This ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 2, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conceptus, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTS), developer of the Essure ® procedure, the most effective permanent birth control method available, today introduced ...

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Tubal ligation is the most prevalent form of permanent birth control for women in the United States. However, women now have a new option: Essure. Essure is a 35-minute non-surgical procedure done on ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conceptus Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTS), developer of the Essure (R) procedure, the most effective non-surgical permanent birth control method available, ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conceptus, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTS), developer of the Essure ® procedure, the most effective non-surgical permanent birth control method available*, ...

The FINANCIAL — Bayer intends to broaden its portfolio in the field of contraception. Thus, Bayer HealthCare LLC has signed a merger agreement with Conceptus, Inc., the California, U.S., based ...

Women considering a sterilization procedure may want to look into Essure, a permanent form of birth control performed in less than an hour and with little to no recovery time. Essure was approved by ...

It's billed as a 10-minute procedure. No surgery required. No down time. What's not to like about this permanent form of birth control? Plenty, according to hundreds of women who have filed complaints ...