The local anesthesia numbs the cervical area and you are awake during the procedure. Recovery time is quicker than general anesthesia. You may eat before your procedure and drive home afterward.
Local anesthesia is also lower in cost.
Food and liquids should not be taken 12 hours prior to the procedure. You will not be able to drive after the procedure. The methods used by the Women's Med Center do not induce labor. Every patient is different and not everyone has the same tolerance level for discomfort. Most patients describe the discomfort as cramping similar to a menstrual period.