You’ll be taken to the recovery area.
You shouldn’t have much pain following the procedure, but you may experience some discomfort similar to period cramps.
Occasionally women who’ve had D&C with local anaesthetic, may experience feelings of faintness afterwards. It’s caused by a temporary drop in blood pressure due to a vagus nerve stimulation. If this happens, you should feel fine after lying down for a while.
Some vaginal bleeding is also quite common.
If you’ve had a general anaesthesia, you may experience nausea, vomiting and/or a sore throat. You’ll have to wait until any anaesthetic or sedation has worn off before you can go home and you’ll need someone to take you home, as you’ll be unable to drive.
If you haven’t had anaesthesia or sedation, and you’re feeling OK, you’ll probably be allowed to go home after a short rest.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Information is provided by HCF in good faith for the convenience of members. It is not an endorsement or recommendation of any form of treatment nor is it a substitute for medical advice, and you should rely on the advice of your treating doctors in relation to all matters concerning your health. Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, however HCF takes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage or other consequences of the use of this information.