Essure provides confirmation that you are protected from an unplanned pregnancy.

The Essure Confirmation Test takes place three months after your Essure procedure to give your body time to form a natural barrier around the Essure micro-inserts. During this time, it is important that you continue to use another form of birth control, other than an IUD, to prevent pregnancy.

The test is a simple x-ray, which confirms the placement of micro-inserts. Your doctor will discuss the results of your Essure Confirmation Test with you as soon as they are available - usually on the day of your test. After you receive confirmation, you'll know you can rely on Essure as your sole form of birth control.

Based on your x-ray results, a second Confirmation Test may be needed. This test uses a special type of dye and x-ray that confirms placement of the micro-inserts and blockage of the fallopian tubes.

Until you receive confirmation directly from your doctor, you must continue using another form of birth control.