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If you do not wish to become pregnant now or in the future, permanent birth control may be right for you. Currently, the most common method for permanent birth control is a surgical procedure called tubal ligation (getting your “tubes tied”). Although effective, tubal ligation involves general anesthesia, skin incisions, and recovery from surgery.

Right now, doctors at select women’s health centers are conducting a research study for the FemBloc® Permanent Contraceptive System – an in-office procedure for permanent birth control that does not involve surgery or incisions. Participants in the FemBloc Study will receive the FemBloc System and all study-related care at no cost.

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What is FemBloc?

The FemBloc Permanent Contraceptive System is being studied as a permanent birth control method that does not involve surgery or incisions, and is performed right in the doctor's office. The FemBloc approach consists of two steps:

Step 1 – Treatment Procedure: A thin plastic tube is placed into your uterus, and a small amount of liquid (1/4 teaspoon) is delivered towards your fallopian tubes. The thin tube is then removed, leaving only the liquid behind. The liquid triggers a natural healing process that causes the fallopian tubes to close over time, which is how FemBloc is designed to prevent pregnancy.

Step 2 – Confirmation Procedures: About 3 months later, your doctor will perform an ultrasound in the office and then you will receive a radiology test to confirm that your fallopian tubes are closed. After the results of both tests, you may be told to use FemBloc as your birth control.

The FemBloc Permanent Contraceptive System is now being offered at select women’s health centers through a new research study. If you qualify and choose to join the study, you will receive the FemBloc System and all-study related care at no cost. You do not need insurance to participate.

Frequent Questions
The FemBloc procedures are performed in the doctor's office, and do not involve surgery or incisions. The FemBloc system delivers a specialized liquid towards the fallopian tubes. This triggers a natural healing process that causes the fallopian tubes to close over time, which is how FemBloc is designed to prevent pregnancy. About 3 months later, your doctor will perform an ultrasound followed by a radiology test to confirm that your fallopian tubes are closed.

2. Will it cost me anything to participate in the study?

If you join the study, you will receive the FemBloc System and all study-related care at no cost. You do not need insurance to participate.

3. How long does the study last?

Following your confirmation procedures, you will return to your study doctor’s office 3 months later to check on how you are doing. Your study doctor’s office will continue to check in with you regularly - by telephone at 12 months, and then at 1½, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years after you are told to rely on FemBloc as your birth control (if you prefer, you may visit your study doctor’s office for any of these check-ins). You will be compensated for your time to participate in these visits and check-ins.

4. Do I continue to see my regular gynecologist during the study?

Yes, you will continue to see your regular gynecologist for your standard check ups.

5. What if I join the study and decide I do not want to participate anymore?

As with all clinical studies, your participation is completely voluntary and you may choose to leave the study at any time.

6. Who is sponsoring the study?

The study is being sponsored by Femasys Inc. (www.femasys.com), a medical device company based in the U.S.

7. I am interested in hearing more. What is the next step?

To see if you might qualify for the FemBloc research study, and to get connected with a women’s health specialist conducting the study in your area, the next step is taking the questionnaire. Please click here to get started.

See If You Qualify

To see if you might qualify for the FemBloc research study, and to get connected with a women’s health specialist conducting the study in your area, please take the questionnaire below.