What to expect
After your procedure, you can expect the following.
- You may experience slight abdominal cramps.
- You can treat these with pain medication. Take the pain medication we give you as prescribed, and when needed.
- You may experience some vaginal bleeding. For most patients it is no heavier than a light period.
- You may need to rest for a few days before returning to work.
Washing
- You can shower after 24 hours.
- Do not take a bath or use a vaginal douche for 14 days.
Important
During this time, do not:
- use tampons
- have sexual intercourse.
These can increase the risk of infection.
Contact information
Day Surgery Unit Advice Line, Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm
Out of hours and weekends, calls diverted to Kingston Hospital Alex Ward
NHS emergency and urgent care service, call 111
You can also contact your GP or come to the Kingston Hospital Emergency Department (A&E)