Question reference: S6W-08445
- Asked by: Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 5 May 2022
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Maree Todd on 6 May 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, following the meeting between the Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport and members of the Life After Essure support group, what actions it has decided to take to help raise awareness of the Essure contraceptive device and its possible complications among clinicians and patients in Scotland.
Answer
I can confirm that my officials and I met with members of the Life After Essure support group on 31 March. I was grateful for the opportunity to hear the experiences of the women first hand, and found the meeting very helpful.
What became clear was the need for a consistent approach for any women experiencing complications as a result of this device. As such, I can confirm that I have agreed to write to GPs and other relevant clinicians in order to highlight the concerns that have been raised. In addition, I have also undertaken to give consideration to what further action can be taken to ensure that there is increased awareness amongst both patients and clinicians.
I will be happy to provide further updates in due course.