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GLOSSARY \| HOW DOES ESSURE WORK? \| BENEFITS OF ESSURE THE ESSURE PROCEDURE \| IS ESSURE RIGHT FOR YOU? RISKS \| HOW IS THE ESSURE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?


IMPORTANT
This device is intended for permanent pregnancy prevention This device does not protect against either HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases Before this device can be used for contraception, you must first undergo a test, called a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), which is performed to make sure that both of your tubes are blocked and that the devices are in the correct positions. This test is performed approximately 3 months after the Essure micro-insert placement procedure. You must use another form of contraception until you have this test and your doctor tells you that you can rely on Essure for contraception If at any time you suspect that you are pregnant, you should seek immediate medical attention to rule out the possibility that you have an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy occurring outside of your uterus) After completion of the Essure micro-insert placement procedure, you will be given a patient identification card, which you should keep with you at all times and present to other physicians involved in your present or future care


This section is designed to provide important information regarding permanent female contraception (sterilization) using the Essure Permanent Birth Control System. This device must be prescribed by a doctor. This section is not intended to be a substitute for a thorough discussion with your doctor about whether or not this treatment is right for you. It is important that you read this section carefully and discuss its contents with your doctor.

Essure is a trademark of Conceptus Incorporated. Conceptus is a registered trademark of Conceptus Incorporated. Norplant is a registered trademark of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Depo-Provera is a registered trademark of Pharmacia Corporation. NuvaRing is a registered trademark of Organon Inc. Ortho Evra is a trademark of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Lunelle is a trademark of Pharmacia Corporation. Lea’s Shield is a registered trademark of YAMA, Inc.

Conceptus Incorporated 1021 Howard Avenue San Carlos, CA 94070 USA Tel: 1-877-ESSURE2 or 1-877-377-8732 Fax: 1-650-802-2880 The Essure system is covered under US Patent No. 6,176,240. Other patents pending. Copyright © 2003 Conceptus Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.