Can cervical cancer be frozen off?
Cryotherapy is a treatment that prevents cervical cancer. Your doctor uses a chemical to freeze abnormal cells off your cervix so normal ones can grow back.
How long does it take for cervix to heal after cryotherapy?
Generally, you’ll be able to return to your normal activities as soon as the cryosurgery is over. Your doctor will ask you not to douche, use tampons, or engage in vaginal intercourse for two to three weeks following cryosurgery. This gives the cervix time to heal.
What happens when you get your cervix frozen?
Surgery Overview Cryotherapy destroys abnormal tissue on the cervix by freezing it. Cryotherapy destroys some normal tissue along with the abnormal tissue. During cryotherapy, liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), which is very cold, circulates through a probe placed next to the abnormal tissue.
Is cryosurgery of the cervix painful?
The procedure may cause some discomfort. Women report some cramping or pressure and a sensation of cold in the vaginal area. Some women do not feel any discomfort or pain during the procedure. It is generally a relatively painless procedure with little or no scarring in the area treated.
Does HPV go away after cryotherapy?
In some studies, cryotherapy removed warts in up to 90 out of 100 cases. But warts may grow back. More than one treatment may be needed. The removal of genital warts may not cure a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Are you awake for a cone biopsy?
You may be asleep during the surgery. But it is usually done while you are awake. Either way, you will not feel pain. The doctor removes the tissue through the vagina.
What happens after cryotherapy of the cervix?
After the procedure, you may have mild cramps for several hours. You may also have a watery vaginal discharge for up to 12 hours. After that, the watery discharge may turn yellow. It can last for 2 to 3 weeks.
How can I speed up my cryotherapy recovery?
Put Vaseline ® or Aquaphor ® on the treated area every day for 2 weeks. This will help the area heal and will keep it from crusting. If the treated area does develop a crust, you can put petroleum jelly (Vaseline®) on the area until the crust falls off.