SITZ BATH INSTRUCTIONS - Gynecology
ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION
POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Some cramping and discomfort is expected for 2-3 days following the procedure; over-the-counter medications like Advil, Motrin or Tylenol tend to be most effective in reducing post-operative pain.
• Light spotting and vaginal bleeding is normal for 1-2 weeks following the procedure.
• Your menstrual cycles will likely change after an ablation and become much lighter or absent; a small percentage of individuals will continue to have heavy bleeding after an ablation.
ACTIVITY
• Arrange for transportation following the procedure. You may resume driving the day after your procedure.
• Do not drive, operate potentially dangerous machinery, or make critical decisions the day of the procedure. You may do light activities 24-48 hours after the procedure and exercise is permitted after 48 hours.
• You may shower, but refrain from swimming and tub baths for 7 days.
• Do not put anything in the vagina for 2 weeks, including tampons and sexual intercourse
DIET
• You may eat as tolerated and increase your fluid intake for the next 48 hours.
PRECAUTIONS
• Call the office if you experience any increase in post-procedural pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, increased bleeding or fever above 100.4°F.
FOLLOW-UP
• It is important that you are using an effective method of contraceptive after an endometrial ablation -- Please discuss options with your provider before resuming sexual intercourse if you have not done so already.
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