Total Woman Care is pleased to introduce Essure, the only hysteroscopic approach to sterilization, to the community.  On the forefront of new technology, Dr. McIlveen was the first physician to perform Essure, uterine ablation, and the very successful transvaginal tape procedure for urinary incontinence at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Our office is well equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment to perform many procedures in the comfort of our office.  In-office procedures can be a huge cost savings to the patient.  Many insurance plans require only a co-payment for an in-office procedure, compared to an outpatient hospital procedure that could leave the patient responsible for thousands of dollars.

"I am extremely excited to introduce Essure to my patients and the community.  Until now women desiring permanent sterilization had few options.  Essure is a non-invasive, permanent, hormone-free procedure that does not require general anesthesia or any incisions.  Using only local anesthesia, the procedure is performed in about 35 minutes with very quick recovery time.  My patients can return to work the next day.  Essure is a wonderful option for many women."

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Essure Procedure