Your cervix should heal itself anywhere from three to six weeks. Any vaginal discharge and bleeding will stop as soon as your cervix is healed.

Some cramping pain, like a period, is to be expected for up to 4 weeks after treatment. Although the pain varies from person to person, it should not be too severe and over-the-counter pain relief medication usually helps.

After the anaesthetic has worn off, you may experience pain, vaginal bleeding and changes to vaginal discharge for up to 4 weeks. Bleeding can vary from slight to as much as a light period.

For one to two weeks you should avoid heavy exercise and for the first 3-4 weeks you should avoid intercourse, swimming, bathing, douching and using tampons.