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 care for very heavy bleeding accompanied by fainting, trouble breathing, severe pain, confusion, or a feeling that you are seriously unwell.
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 develop:
Bleeding heavier than your usual period
Bleeding that continues longer than your clinic said to expect
Increasing pelvic or lower abdominal pain
Fever, chills, or foul-smelling discharge
Persistent dizziness or weakness
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Questions about results, activity restrictions, or mild symptoms can usually wait for routine clinic hours.
The article also says
Some spotting, dark discharge, and mild cramping are expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Colposcopy - directed biopsy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.