| PROCEDURES PERFORMED AT CHICAGO WOMEN'S HEALTH OFFICE vs. IN A HOSPITAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSURE (Permanent Birth Control) | NOVASURE (Ablation) | |||
| Location | OFFICE | HOSPITAL | OFFICE | HOSPITAL |
| Preparation | May Eat Prior | Fast 6-8 Hrs. Prior | May Eat Prior | Fast 6-8 Hrs. Prior |
| Procedure Length | 5-15 Minutes | 30 Minutes - 1 Hour | 1-2 Minutes | 1-2 Minutes |
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Recovery from General Anesthesia |
Immediate | 1-2 Weeks | Immediate | Variable Length to Recover |
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