Essure Method & Spotting: What to Expect After Procedure

The essure method is a permanent birth control method that involves placing small metal coils into the fallopian tubes. It is usually done to prevent pregnancy. Spotting is a common side effect of the essure procedure in the months after it is done, but it usually goes away over time. In some women, spotting may stop after a week, but it may take longer for others. It varies case by case.