Mild Sedation for More Comfortable GYN Procedures

It is not a secret that GYN exams and procedures can be uncomfortable for many women. Trying to relax can be difficult during pelvic exams or treatments, and some women may avoid visiting a gynecologist due to anxiety. If you are one of the women who experiences pain, discomfort, or anxiety during GYN visits, you may want to consider asking for Pro-Nox™, a mild sedation option we offer at Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A.

What Is Pro-Nox™?

Have you ever had laughing gas at the dentist? Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that you breathe in to relax during medical procedures. Pro-Nox™ is a FDA-cleared analgesia that contains 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen through a breathing apparatus for use in medical settings. Unlike the nitrous nasal masks used at dental offices, Pro-Nox™ uses a mouthpiece to deliver the gas. You can breathe it in as needed to help you relax during your procedure or exam. The effects of nitrous oxide are noticeable within a few minutes. Patients feel a sense of euphoria and relaxation, which can take their minds off any pain or anxiety they experience.

Nitrous oxide has several benefits over other sedation methods. You do not need to take anything before receiving Pro-Nox™ and the side effects quickly wear off. Patients can drive to and from their doctor’s appointments, unlike other sedatives that may require someone else to drive. Nitrous oxide has been safely used for many decades during dental and medical procedures.

When to Consider GYN Sedation

Many GYN procedures can be uncomfortable, some more than others. If you are hesitant to have a GYN procedure performed due to a prior painful experience, you may want to consider sedation with Pro-Nox™ for your next visit. The method of sedation is mild, and it does not require extensive time to recover. Some procedures that may be better tolerated with the help of sedation include:

• IUD insertion or removal
• Biopsies
• Hysteroscopy

Pro-Nox™ allows patients to control their comfort level during procedures. You can breathe in as much or as little of the nitrous oxide-infused air. Once you stop breathing in the nitrous oxide, the effects wear off in just a few minutes.

You do not need to have a procedure to benefit from mild sedation during GYN visits. If you are uncomfortable or experience anxiety during pelvic exams or pap smears, you can request Pro-Nox™ when you schedule your appointment. We want our patients to feel at ease as they receive their wellness exams and treatments.

Laughing gas is not just for dental treatments. If you avoid pap smears due to anxiety or need a minimally-invasive GYN procedure performed, consider asking for Pro-Nox™ nitrous oxide sedation. Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. is happy to offer it for our patients to improve their experience. Call our office in Marietta, GA, to learn more about Pro-Nox™ or to schedule your next appointment.