Hysteroscopy outpatient aftercare advice

Following your hysteroscopy

You may feel that you need to go home to rest, or you may return to work/ normal activities if you wish.

Most women experience no problems following a hysteroscopy. But if you do develop any of the following symptoms within the following seven to 10 days, they may indicate an infection or other complication, contact the hospital immediately:

• Prolonged heavy bleeding
• Pain that persists for more than 48 hours
• Severe pain
• Swollen belly
• Raised temperature
• Vaginal discharge that is dark or smells unpleasant.

You may have light bleeding or spotting for a few days. It is best to avoid intercourse until after the bleeding has stopped. The use of pads and not tampons is advised while you are still bleeding. Sexual intercourse may be resumed as soon as you feel ready once you have stopped bleeding.

If you experience any ‘period-like’ pain you can take whatever pain relief you are used to, eg ibuprofen or paracetamol.

Results

You will be notified of your results when these are available, as will your GP. This can take between three to four weeks. Alternatively the results will be discussed at your follow up appointment if one is made today.

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Contact information

If you have not heard from us in four weeks’ time please contact our secretary on 01223 216251

Helpline: 01223 216482
Monday to Fridays 09:00 to 12:00

Emergency contact numbers

Clinic 24: 01223 217636. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00

Or

Daphne ward: 01223 349755. After 20:00 and weekends only

Today you have had (please circle):

• A cervical cytology (smear) test
• Endometrial sample
• Full blood count/ CA125 blood test
• Swabs
• Endometrial/ cervical polyp removed