Warning-sign checks
Hysteroscopy: when to get help
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 911Seek emergency help for fainting, severe weakness, trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion, or bleeding with signs of collapse.
Follow any specific warning signs provided by your facility.
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 todayContact your healthcare team promptly if you develop:
- Pain that is severe, worsening, or not controlled as advised
- Heavy bleeding, such as rapidly soaking through pads
- Fever, chills, or feeling increasingly unwell
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
- Persistent vomiting or difficulty passing urine
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointmentThese are not part of routine recovery and should be assessed.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hysteroscopy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.