If you drove yourself to your appointment, you can expect to be able to drive home.
After effects
You may experience:
period-like cramps
mild lower abdominal discomfort
light vaginal bleeding.
These symptoms usually settle after a few days, although bleeding can sometimes continue for about a week. It is best to use sanitary pads rather than tampons.
You can return to normal activities when you feel comfortable, but to reduce the risk of infection avoid baths, swimming and penetrative sex until the bleeding has stopped.
If we take a biopsy
If a biopsy or tissue sample is taken, it will be sent to the laboratory for examination.
The result is usually available after approximately four weeks, and we will usually write to you with the results.
When to seek help
Please contact us or seek urgent medical advice if you develop the following symptoms.
Heavy or increasing vaginal bleeding
Severe or worsening abdominal pain
Fever or a high temperature
Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Feeling very unwell, faint or dizzy
Pain that is not controlled by your usual pain relief
Out of hours
Please contact NHS 111:
Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111
Emergencies
In an emergency call 999 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
