Vaginal Bleeding in the Emergency Department
We are sorry you have had to come for emergency care as you are having some vaginal bleeding. We appreciate that this is a very worrying and distressing time for you, so we have given you a comfort bag for you to use whilst in the Department.
You will be seen by the most appropriate team as soon as possible. But please be aware that there may be a delay, in seeing you, due to other emergencies.
If your sanitary towel becomes saturated with blood within 30 minutes, please urgently tell a member of the nursing staff.
If you are in pain, please ask a member of our team for some pain relief.
The comfort bag gives you some information and things to make this visit more comfortable.
The bag contains:
- Sanitary towels
- Freshness wipes
- Disposable bag
- Disposable pants
Please make sure that any used items are placed into a yellow or orange bin or a sanitary towel bin.
If you have any concerns please ask to speak to a member of the nursing team so we can help you as soon as we can.
People with hearing and speech difficulties
You can contact us using the Relay UK app. Textphone users will need to dial 18001 before the number to be contacted.
Accessible Information
If you need this information in another format or language, please ask a member of staff.
Smoking
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke-free organisation. You are not permitted to smoke or use e-cigarettes in any of the hospital buildings or grounds.