Day theatre procedure
About this service
A missed miscarriage evacuation in Windhoek is a surgical procedure performed when a pregnancy has stopped developing before 12 weeks but has not passed naturally. It clears the uterus of pregnancy tissue that the body has not been able to release on its own, reducing the risk of infection, bleeding or prolonged pain.
Many women are diagnosed with a missed miscarriage on a routine scan and are otherwise well, which can make the news harder to process. Eastgate Clinic performs this procedure in our on-site day theatre, with the aim of treating you gently, privately and as quickly as your situation allows.
What to expect
- A consultation and scan to confirm that the pregnancy has stopped developing before anything is scheduled
- Anaesthesia for the short evacuation, so you are asleep and comfortable throughout
- Recovery in our day theatre and home the same day with someone to drive you
- Cramping and light bleeding for a few days, easing with simple pain relief
- Advice on rest, when to try again, and where to find support if you need it
Who is it for?
You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:
- A scan showing no heartbeat or an empty gestational sac
- Diagnosis of a missed or delayed miscarriage before 12 weeks
- Ongoing pregnancy symptoms after a scan suggests loss
- Wanting a managed, surgical option instead of waiting for natural passage
- Bleeding or cramping alongside a confirmed non-viable early pregnancy
Frequently asked questions
Should I wait for a missed miscarriage to pass naturally or have surgery?
Both are reasonable options before 12 weeks. Waiting can take weeks and bleeding is unpredictable, while surgical evacuation is planned, brief and done under anaesthesia. Your doctor will talk you through the choices without pressure.
How quickly can a missed miscarriage evacuation be arranged in Windhoek?
Once the scan has confirmed the diagnosis, theatre time can usually be arranged within days. Contact the clinic directly and bring any scan report you already have so the doctor can plan without delay.
When will my period return after a missed miscarriage evacuation?
Most women have a period within four to six weeks. Pregnancy tests can stay positive for a few weeks as hormone levels fall. Your doctor will advise when it is reasonable to try again.
For referring doctors
This procedure can be booked in Eastgate Clinic's day theatre in Windhoek, with anaesthetist and theatre staff provided. Contact us to arrange theatre time for your patient.
Day theatre information for doctorsReady to book your missed miscarriage evacuation (before 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.