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 severe abdominal pain, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, or bleeding that rapidly soaks through pads, especially with weakness or dizziness.
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 for:
Fever, chills, or foul-smelling discharge
Worsening pain or pain not controlled by recommended medicine
Bleeding that is heavier than expected
Difficulty passing urine
Vomiting that prevents drinking
A positive pregnancy test at any time after ablation
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine follow-up, contact the team if discharge or cramping lasts longer than expected, periods remain very heavy after several months, or bleeding returns after improving.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Endometrial ablation. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.