Day theatre procedure
About this service
Missed miscarriage evacuation after 12 weeks is surgical evacuation of the uterus for a miscarriage that is diagnosed after the first trimester, and it is available in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic. A missed miscarriage happens when a pregnancy stops developing but has not yet passed naturally, and once this is confirmed, surgical evacuation safely and completely clears the uterus, which is often the recommended option after 12 weeks.
The procedure is carried out in our on-site day theatre under general or regional anaesthesia, with care and privacy throughout. Your doctor will discuss your diagnosis, options, and support available for you and your family.
What to expect
- A scan review confirming the diagnosis and the stage of the pregnancy before anything is planned
- Medication may be given beforehand to soften the cervix, which makes the procedure safer at this stage
- General or regional anaesthesia with an anaesthetist, and the option to have someone waiting for you
- Period-like bleeding for one to two weeks and cramping for a few days
- Emotional support, a follow-up appointment, and guidance on future pregnancies
Who is it for?
You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:
- A confirmed missed miscarriage diagnosed after 12 weeks of pregnancy
- An ultrasound showing no fetal heartbeat or development after this stage
- Bleeding or cramping in a pregnancy already known to have stopped developing
- A need to safely and completely clear the uterus after pregnancy loss
- A doctor's recommendation for surgical management of a later miscarriage
Frequently asked questions
Why is surgery recommended for a missed miscarriage after 12 weeks?
After the first trimester there is more tissue to pass, so waiting for nature or using tablets alone carries a higher chance of heavy bleeding or incomplete passage. Surgical evacuation clears the uterus in one step under anaesthesia.
What happens on the day of a miscarriage evacuation after 12 weeks?
Your scan is checked, you may be given medication beforehand to soften the cervix, and the evacuation is done under general or regional anaesthesia in our on-site day theatre. You rest in recovery and usually go home the same day with someone to accompany you.
How long will I bleed after evacuation for a later miscarriage?
Bleeding like a period is usual for one to two weeks and cramping for a few days. Soaking a pad an hour, clots larger than a golf ball, fever or an offensive discharge need a same-day call to the clinic.
For referring doctors
Eastgate Clinic's day theatre in Windhoek can arrange timely surgical evacuation for missed miscarriage after 12 weeks, with anaesthetist and theatre staff provided on site. Contact us to arrange theatre time for your patient.
Day theatre information for doctorsReady to book your missed miscarriage evacuation (after 12 weeks)?
Choose a date and time online and we will confirm your appointment at Eastgate Clinic in Windhoek. Medical aid and private patients welcome.