Most patients can be seen within one week of their initial call. There is a 24-hour waiting period in the State of Ohio so it will be necessary for you to call at least 24 hours in advance of when you want to come in. Our clinic is open most Saturday's for your convenience. This is not an easy question to answer since we are all different. Our clinic offers three different types of anesthesia for the procedure, each are explained in more detail at the time of counseling.
Local anesthesia is lidocaine injected into the cervix for a numbing effect.
Sedation is a combination of both Valium and Demerol or Versed and Fentanyl, which is administered intravenously immediately before the procedure. This medication will help you to relax. Foods and liquids should not be taken after midnight the evening before the procedure. You will not be able to drive after the procedure. General Anesthesia is a combination of medication administered by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.