Cryosurgery of the Cervix: Preparation & Expectations (Cervical Freezing Treatment, Freezing of the Cervix, Cryotherapy of the Cervix)

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Cryosurgery of the Cervix

Alternate Names : Cervical Freezing Treatment, Freezing of the Cervix, Cryotherapy of the Cervix

Cryosurgery of the Cervix | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications

What happens right after the procedure?

When cryosurgery has been used to treat precancerous cells in the cervix, a Pap smear should be done every 3 to 4 months after that for one year. During the second year, Pap smears should be done every 6 months. A Pap smear is done to test for cancer of the cervix. If a Pap smear is abnormal, a biopsy of the cervix may be needed to check the cells of the cervix more closely. A biopsy involves taking a small piece of tissue from the cervix with a special needle. The tissue can then be sent to the lab for analysis.

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 02/11/02

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