Aftercare and warning signs
Symptom intensity varies. Tracking bleeding, pain, and temperature and attending follow-up helps clinicians assess response and identify complications early.
Key points
- — Abnormal bleeding indicators
- — When testing or imaging is needed
- — Mental health and privacy support
Before discussing care
- — Record symptom timing and severity
- — Attend the review appointment
- — Seek help for any warning sign
Safety guidance
- — Soaking two large pads hourly for two hours requires emergency care
- — Fainting or breathing difficulty is urgent
- — Foul-smelling discharge requires assessment