Cryosurgery of the cervix – Cervical cryosurgery

Description Cervical cryosurgery

Cryosurgery of the cervix – application of cold to freeze the abnormal areas of the cervix. The cervix is ​​the lower part of the uterus, which begins at the top part of the vagina.

What held cryosurgery of the cervix?

The procedure is done, to kill and remove abnormal cervical cells, particularly in precancerous condition.

Possible complications during cervical cryosurgery

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before, how to perform cryosurgery, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Dizziness, fainting, hot flashes (during or immediately after the procedure);
• Spasms (during the procedure);
• Bleeding;
• Infection;
• Scarring or narrowing of the cervical canal.

Factors, which may increase the risk of complications during treatment:

• Smoking;
• Undiagnosed infections;
• Coagulation failure;
• Diabetes;
• Obesity.

How is cervical cryosurgery?

Preparation for the procedure

We need to organize a trip to the procedure and back home.

Usually, before the procedure do not need to take any medicine. Nonetheless, You can use painkillers, Taki how ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen per hour to cryosurgery, if it has the consent of a doctor.

Procedure Cervical cryosurgery

The patient will lie on the gynecological chair in the position, which is used for gynecological examination. The dilator inserted into the vagina, to keep it open.

Cryosurgery probe is inserted into the vagina, and it is fed through the nitrous oxide, which cools the probe end. Probe tip touches the doctor abnormal areas on the cervix for a few minutes. The point of contact may feel some cramping. The tip is removed, allowing the tissue to return to normal temperature for 3-5 minutes.

Freeze / thaw cycle may be repeated several times for each anomalous zone on the cervix.

After surgery, the patient remains lying, at least ten minutes. Some women may experience dizziness and / or hot flashes immediately after the procedure.

How long will cryosurgery of the cervix?

Duration of treatment 10-20 minutes.

Will it hurt?

The patient may feel cramping during the procedure. Some women also describe a burning sensation.

Care for patient after cryosurgery of the cervix

Home Care

Upon returning home, must adhere to the following rules, to ensure the normal recovery:

• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions;
• Wear a sanitary pad, to absorb the watery discharge, which usually last for several weeks after cryoablation;
• If necessary, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to get rid of the discomfort – one or two days after the procedure;
• Do not use tampons, or to take douches. We need to ask the doctor, when you can resume sexual relations;
• You can take a shower and bath;
• The doctor should plan taking Pap smears soon.

Abnormal cervical tissue will come out in the form of watery vaginal discharge for 4-6 weeks. In some cases, you may need additional sessions cryosurgery.

Contact your doctor after cryosurgery of the cervix

Upon returning home, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Abdominal pain;
• Vaginal bleeding, except for small selections, especially if the gasket has to be changed every hour;
• Any foul-smelling vaginal discharge;
• Pain or cramps, does not disappear after taking pain.