Raleigh doctor offers procedure to remove Essure permanent birth control

2,017 views · Published 13 May 2016 · 2:18 · Indexed 3 October 2026

Channel: CBS 17 · 2016 · News & Politics

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A Raleigh doctor is offering a solution to women struggling with a controversial form of birth control. Earlier this month, we introduced you to women who say they experienced painful symptoms after using Essure. Both resorted to  hysterectomies to remove the device, but there are other options.

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