Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for bleeding that rapidly soaks through pads, fainting, severe weakness, trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, or sudden severe abdominal pain.
Use the emergency instructions provided by your facility, as they may reflect your individual procedure and health needs.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your healthcare team promptly if you have:
A fever of 38°C or higher
Bad-smelling vaginal discharge
Pain that is severe, worsening, or not helped by recommended medicine
Bleeding that is becoming heavier instead of easing
Ongoing vomiting or difficulty drinking
No improvement when your team said recovery should be progressing
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Light bleeding, mild cramps, and tiredness can be part of routine recovery.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on D and C. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.