I had cervical cryosurgery (freezing of abnormal cells) a week ago today. My doctor said menstral like cramps are normal afterwards. For 3 days I had EXCRUITIATING cramping and the doctor wound up calling in stronger pain medication than the OTC stuff I was taking. He didn't think I had an infection, just a strong reaction to the procedure. I've had a few other strange things happen since then though...1. my period is 5 days late (it was due the day after the procedure and I'm not pregnant) which is extremely rare for me. 2. When I go to the bathroom 50% of the time I have terrible pain in my lower abdomen that brings tears to my eyes (same area that was cramping after the procedure).
Has anyone experienced this? Everything I'm reading says it's a simple procedure with few complications, nothing like what I'm experiencing! Should I be concerned?
2007-12-03 10:17:39 · 3 answers · asked by Rebecca 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i have experienced all of that. i had to do cryo and LEEP 9the cryo didn't get it all) and it'll go away. the cramping will go away but you're going to be crampy and sensitive until the muscle heals. it will regenerate though and you'll be felling much better
see your doctor if you're worried though. hope you feel better
2007-12-03 10:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had cryotherapy (also called cryosurgery in some cases) done for my cervix for a different reason and that was in 2005 and I had a lot of problems with intense cramping after the procedure. My body treated the procedure as if it were major surgery although it was an in-office procedure. I also found that my emotions got messed up for a time.
The reason I ended up with more problems as far as cramping than what is considered normal for those who have it done is because I have a very low pain threshold.
Yes, I would definitely let the doctor know how much this pain is bothering you to see what else they suggest.
2007-12-03 18:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor. I am one of three women in my office that have had this procedure. We all had minor cramping. Nothing like what you are having. Tell your doctor you think something is wrong.
2007-12-03 18:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by tequilakee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋