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Complications after Cervical Cryotherapy
I hope someone here has had this experience and can give me some insight into what might be happening. In May I was diagnosed with mild dysplasia. In June I had a colposcopy and cervical biopsy performed, and in July I had cervcial cryotherapy ( which I refuse to ever have again.) After the procedure, I wasn't told to avoid intercourse, however, I stayed away from it just in case. After all the poking and prodding done over the past months I wasn't even in the mood, I felt so broken and not normal I didn't want to be touched. Well about three weeks after the procedure I felt more like myself and one night my boyfriend and I were fooling around and (sorry if this is too much info) while his hand was down south, I experience the worst pain on my clitoris. The more aroused I became the worse it got so we stopped. A couple of days later we tried again and it wasn't as bad so we continued, however, during orgasm again I experienced horrible cramping pain. I literally started crying afterwards. I've done so much research to see what it could be and came up with nothing. It's such a horrible feeling, I feel completely broken. I could use any help or advice you all have. I don't know if this could be associate with my new bcp, but I really don't think so. I am more than sure it has to do with the cryotherapy. Any thoughts on this?
I am 19 yrs old and had a colposcopy almost a week ago. My doctor told me I have cervical displasia and low grade hpv. I am waiting for the results of the biopsy and the doc told me once she gets the results we will discuss if there is a need to treat the dysplasia with cryotherapy or just leave it alone. The biopsy was very uncomfortable for me even though it only lasted a few seconds while the biopsy was being performed. But now I am freaking out about Cryotherapy. The more I read about it and read about other people's experiences, the more scared I get. I don't really deal with pain very well and am torn b/w getting the procedure done or just leaving it and hoping the leisons go away on its own. After the colposcopy and biopsy I guess from the nerves I started getting really hot and had nausea and I've still been having slight cramping. I've read other's stories and how it hurts from jogging, intercourse and orgasm but does that ever go away or do you experience pain down there always? Is this procedure beneficial and worth the discomfort from the procedure or should I just not get it. I know it's ultimately up to me but I really need comments on women who have been through this already. My doc said and what i've read is that the leisons can heal on it's own if your immune system is strong It's like any vaccine you get,your body gets immune to the virus and you never get it again-it's the same with HPV. So I have started to eat a balanced diet with foods high in antioxidants but I don't know if I should just keep eating right and boost my immune system with vitamins and herbal teas or just get the procedure done. CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT ON THIS ONE???
I would definitely recommend getting the procedure done. I'm now 12 weeks post op, and I have to say everything is great! I returned completely back to normal about the 6th week after cryo (no discharge, no cramping) and I stopped cramping with strenuous exercise a little after the 4th week. It's an uncomfortable procedure; but I think in light of the risks that you take to NOT have the procedure done, it's well worth it!!! Your body can't just "make it go away." It can POSSIBLY prevent further progress of those abnormal cells, but you never know if your body is going to be able to fight it or not....don't take that chance if you can do something about it.
I had it done, and am going on my second cryo...don't know what every one is talking about. the biopsy didn't hurt. It was like plucking an eyelash. Also, the cryo sucked because it took a long time but I didnt feel a thing. I took 4 motrin an hour before. Maybe that helped. My dr told me i could have sex in 3 weeks. We waited 2 and a half and it was completely normal. Get it done. Its a sinch!!
Cryotherapy isn't the same for all women. Some experience pain and others don't. It just depends how well you tolerate pain. I think the biospy was more uncomfortable than the Cryotherapy. I had Cryotherapy not too long ago and yes, it was stupid of me to have intercourse before the 3 weeks. I didn't feel any discomfort that day, but a couple of days later, I am experiencing a cramping in my cervix, kind of that feeling you get when the biopsy is performed. It does worry me a bit.
I just had cryotherapy for the first time yesterday and (knock on wood) have had no side effects or discharge whatsoever. I wasn't told to avoid sex, but I plan to for at least a week just in case. However, my boyfriend went down on me today and I had a really intense orgasm - the best ever - so maybe it made me more sensitive? So don't lose hope girls - it can have good effects too (or at least no bad effects)!!!
i had cryotherapy done yesterday for the 1st time - having had colposcopy & vagnal biopsy done in may (it was the most horrible procdure of my life - i fainted out cold & it took me almost a week to get over it) as a result i was sick with worry about getting cryotherapy done especially after reading all your comments on this page! i was physicially sick & had many sleepless nights over it. having oked it with my doctor 1 took a 10mg valium & a 30mg codine phosphate (codine phosphate - for pain) 1 hour before my appointment - when the nurse called me in - the doctor explained everything in detail - told me not 2 insert anything into vagina for 1 month - including water! so no swimming or baths. my procedure went so smoothly - it was over before i knew it & i can honestly say i didn't feel anything. i have to take antibiotics for 5 days to prevent infection. today i have very minor pains (similar to period pain - nothing nore than that. my advise to anyone would be to take valium to relax u & a strong painkiller before the procedure. it worked a treat for me
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