REQUIREMENTS

A prior ultrasound confirmation of the pregnancy is required in any of the following circumstance:

• If you are unsure of the date of your last normal period

• If the pregnancy may be 10 weeks or over

• If you need to know the date you became pregnant

• If you suspect you may be pregnant with twins

• If you previously had an ectopic tubal pregnancy

• If you have uterine fibroids or uterine anomalies

• if you suffer from Endometriosis

• If you have heavy bleeding and may be miscarrying

• If you are pregnant with an IUD in place

• If you have had a tubal ligation or a reversal of a tubal ligation

• If your partner has had a vasectomy

• If you are overweight

• If you tense up or know that you cannot be examined

•  If you prefer not to have an internal examination

• If you are under 16 years of age

Ask your doctor to arrange the ultrasound and bring it with you.

Arranging it on the day you attend may delay your treatment.

You need to start oral antibiotics 48 hours before the operation in any of the following circumstances:

• If you have a heart murmur, had Rheumatic Fever or heart surgery

• If you are advised to take antibiotics prior to dental treatment

• If you have previously had a pelvic infection

• If you have or are being treated for a vaginal infection

• If you have a threatened miscarriage

Ask your doctor to prescribe the antibiotics for you.