I am 30yrs old, and have been diagnosed with moderate cervicial dysplasia, and i am HPV negative, my doc wants to do a cyrocauterization procedure for treatment. What are the side effects of this procedure? How much does it hurt? Does it work?
2007-01-16 07:30:20 · 2 answers · asked by dannyl410 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Its not bad at all. They numb your cervix and burn out the abnormal chunks. It doesn't hurt, just feels like you have cramps. And you'll cramp for a day or two afterwards. The worst part is smelling the burning flesh. I was already a vegetarian, but after I smelled myself cooking I know I'll never touch meat again!
2007-01-16 07:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by lovely 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fairly effective; you may have to go back for a second treatment if the first one isn't completely effective (about 20% of the time).
The discomfort is minimal; you'll have some cramping during the procedure, and some mild to moderate cramping (all similar to severe period cramps) for a day or two afterward. You may also have some watery and possibly bloody discharge for up to a week. The entire procedure should last less than 1/2 hour. Afterward, any discomfort you're experiencing can be helped with Motrin or Aleve.
You'll be fine...I've been there too.
2007-01-16 07:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋