She will be seen by a lab tech for blood and urine tests. A counselor will explain the procedure and answer questions before she sees the doctor. A nurse will check vital signs and help her through the procedure. She can then relax in our recovery room for about half an hour, where she will get aftercare instructions and medications. There will be waiting between each step, but her entire visit should still be about 3-4 hours.
Patients are generally surprised by how well they feel when they leave.
Most women feel hungry and a light meal is advised, especially if you have a long drive home. Feeling tired, crampy, or a bit nauseous is normal too. She should avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting, but she can resume all other normal activities. To avoid the chance of infection, she must be careful for two weeks, including no sexual intercourse, tampons, tub baths, swimming, etc. She does not need to rest in bed, but if she feels like resting, that's fine too.