This hysteroscopy after-care information is for Day Surgery Unit patients and Alex ward patients.

After your procedure

For the first 24 hours

  • Do not drive for at least 24 hours. Only drive when you feel confident enough to control your vehicle safely. Check with your insurer if you have questions.
  • Make sure you move around frequently. This will reduce the risk of blood clots and speed up your recovery. 
  • You can shower after 24 hours.
  • You may experience period-like cramps and mild bleeding. This can take up to 2 weeks to resolve and should gradually improve during this time. Take your usual over-the-counter painkillers if you need them.
  • If bleeding is heavy you can take tranexamic acid (1 gram) three times a day for 2 to 5 days. Tranexamic acid helps to stop heavy bleeding. If we did not give you this medication when we discharged you, ask your GP to prescribe it for you.

You may need to rest for a few days, before you return to work. Most patients resume normal daily activities after 3 to 4 days.

For 2 weeks or until your bleeding stops

  • Do not use tampons (use sanitary pads instead).
  • Do not have sexual intercourse.
  • Do not have a bath.
  • Do not go swimming.

You can restart these activities when your bleeding has settled.

When to seek medical help

Get in touch with us, if you experience any of the following:

  • increasing pain which does not go away with painkillers
  • increasing or heavy bleeding
  • smelly discharge
  • fever (temperature above 38C)
  • pain in your lower legs.

See relevant contact numbers below for Day Surgery Unit patients and Alex ward patients.

Results and follow-up

We will contact you by post, 2 to 4 weeks after your hysteroscopy, to let you know the results.

If you need a follow-up, the Gynaecology department will send you appointment details by post.

Contact information

Day Surgery Unit patients, call the DSU advice line
Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm
(Out of hours and weekends, calls divert to Alex ward)

 

Alex ward patients, call Alex ward

 

All patients, call 111 for the NHS emergency and urgent care service

You can also contact your GP or come to the Kingston Hospital Emergency Department (A&E)

Telephone:

DSU advice line: 020 8541 5370

 

Alex ward: 020 8934 2301