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Adiana is a non-surgical, permanent birth control method, introduced to the public in 2009.  This tiny, soft insert is placed into the base of each fallopian tube and, over a period of about four months, grows into your own tissue.  The fallopian tubes carry the female sex cell, the egg, from the ovary and into the uterus for fertilization.  When the Adiana insert completely blocks that passage, the egg can no longer reach the uterus to become fertilized.

It is important to consider the differences between regular birth control and permanent birth control before undergoing the Adiana procedure.  Permanent birth control is just that.  Unlike regular contraceptives, you may never be able to become pregnant after the procedure. If you are certain you are done having children and want to avoid the hassle of traditional birth control methods, Adiana may be the perfect solution for you.

Unlike tubal ligation for women and vasectomy for men, the Adiana procedure requires no incision.  That means no chance of infection, smaller chance of complications and a shorter recovery time.  The procedure can be done in a doctor’s office under a local anesthesia and usually takes less than 12 minutes.

In order to “stick” the inserts to the fallopian tube, your doctor will insert a thin, flexible tool through the vagina and cervix, into the fallopian tubes.  The tool, called a delivery catheter, creates tiny lesions to hold the inserts in place until tissues begin to grow around it.  After the inserts are placed, doctors will generally send the patient home the same day.  Often patients return to normal activities the day of the procedure.

Side effects are generally similar to those of a period, with cramping, pelvic or back pain and vaginal bleeding.  If more serious side effects occur, like very heavy bleeding, discharge or fever, they may indicate complications and are cause to contact a doctor.

In the four months after the procedure, patients should use a reliable back up contraception. After about four months, your doctor will conduct an x-ray to determine that the inserts were placed correctly and the fallopian tubes have been blocked successfully.

Because the Adiana procedure results in a blockage of the fallopian tubes, if you somehow become pregnant, the chance of tubal pregnancy is high and you must call your doctor immediately.  With Adiana, reversal is impossible, so it is especially important to be certain you no longer want to have children before having the procedure.

The Ob/Gyn department at The Jackson Clinic serves patients, not only from Jackson and surrounding West Tennessee counties, but all over the Mid-South region.  Patients come from Memphis, Tupelo, Jonesboro and Paducah to access benefits of The Jackson Clinic’s state-of-the-art permanent birth control procedures.

Learn more about Adiana Permanent Contraception, from Hologic, The Women's Health Company.