MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conceptus, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTS), developer of the Essure® procedure, the leading non-surgical permanent birth control method, announced today that it has hired Lori Ciano to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Human Resources effective immediately. Ms. Ciano will lead the Company's worldwide human resources function and will report directly to Conceptus President and Chief Executive Officer, D. Keith Grossman.