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The Adiana system is a type of permanent birth control for women. During insertion of the Adiana system, your health care provider heats a small portion of each of your fallopian tubes and then inserts a tiny silicone device into each tube. The Adiana system blocks the fallopian tubes and causes scar tissue to form around the devices, preventing sperm from reaching the egg. The Adiana system doesn't affect your menstrual cycle.
The Adiana system takes three months to become effective in preventing pregnancy. The Adiana system doesn't offer protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and isn't reversible.
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