does cryosurgery hurt? i am getting this done tomorrow for high grade displaysia?

Question

Is it equivilent to a cervical biopsy during a colposcopy? I handled those fine.

Answer 1

It does hurt a little. They spray this numbing medicine on the affected area and then they remove the affected areas. You spot a little after the procedure and there is some cramping. Take a good pain reliever though and it will be okay. Good luck!

Answer 2

I had this done a few years ago for displaysia, following a colposcopy and biopsy. My dr. advised me to take tylenol or advil 30 minutes before my appointment. First they sprayed an antispeptic numbing agent and then inserted the instrument. After reaching the necessary temperature, I just laid there for 30 minutes. Immediately afterward, I was allowed to leave. I had my sister-in-law with me, but I felt fine and was able to drive myself home. I had taken the whole day off, just in case, but I really felt fine. I went back to work the next day. I bled a little for a couple of days, but much lighter than a period. There was also a liquid discharge from the frozen tissue thawed and left my body. Which is great, because it is the abnormal tissues/cells that you want to get rid of! It honestly did not hurt at all. The coloscopy was more painful, in my opinion.

Answer 3

Not really. The cryo itself doesn't hurt, just a little uncomfortable and cold. The most pain I felt when I had it done a few years back was the cramping as I thawed out. Just take some Motrin or Midol about 30 minutes before the procedure and you should be good.

Also, relax. I was able to have my husband in the room with me holding my hand, which was a great support for me. If you're married, ask him to go. If you're not, ask your mom or a good friend to go with you for the support. It really helped me.

Also, I'd recommend wearing loose clothing. It's not required, but you'll feel like crap afterwards and won't want to be wearing your best clothes. And take the day off to relax afterwards. You can go back to your normal life immediately after it's done, but I always enjoyed using the procedure as a "I'm sick and need spoiling" day.

Good luck and I hope it all works out for you!

Answer 4

I've had cyro and a leep done. Take a couple of advil before you go, you'll feel some cramping and cold sensations when they do it but afterwards you cramp really bad for a few day and bleed really heavy,make sure you bring a heavy pad(no tampons).
It's not that bad but not pleasant either,the worst part is the aftermath.
Hope everything turns out ok.