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Basic Understanding Of Cryo Services

By Luisa Sharpe


There are quite a number of methods that can be used to treat diseases, abnormal or damaged body tissue. One of these methods is the application of cryo services. This is whereby cold temperature is applied to reduce inflammation and pain, as well as reduce metabolism or completely get rid of the diseased area.

Cryosurgery is described as a procedure that is applied in order to cause the destruction of abnormal cells which are found on the cervix. If not removed, these cells may result in cancer of the cervix. The procedure is often recommended by a medical professional depending on the severity of the condition, based on the biopsy results from tiny sections of the cervix.

During cryosurgery specialized instrument is inserted into the vagina and placed onto the cervix firmly. The cervix and the abnormal cell are covered completely by the instrument and nitrogen which is in liquid form is released at a very low temperature of 50 degree celsius.

The low temperature functions by killing the abnormal cells, leaving them to get out of the cervix slowly within a period of between two to three weeks. Before the procedure is completed, the cervix is usually exposed to freezing for an additional three minutes. After this, it is allowed to thaw and the whole process is conducted again for three more minutes.

You may feel some cramps during the start of the procedure. This is brought about by the direct exposure of the cervix to cold temperature. A compared to the normal menstrual cramps, the pain might get worse a time goes by. However, several hours after the procedure, the cramps will steadily wear off. The cramping is minimized as the end of the procedure nears.

The body system should be left to relax for the rest of the day after cryosurgery is performed. After at least 24 hours from the surgery, regular activities can be resumed as usual. Some women may experience an increase in the amount of vaginal discharge. To avoid any more side effects, no item should be inserted into the vagina until two to three weeks have elapsed.

The insertions of tampons, sexual intercourse as well as douching are all activities that should be avoided during the two to three week recovery period. Cryosurgery can be considered as a fairly effective procedure that helps in killing and getting rid of the abnormal cervical tissue that is affected by disease especially when they are in the lower region of the cervix. In at least 85% of the cases in which cryosurgery is applied to get rid of the cells, the outcome is successful.

As like any other procedure, cryosurgery has its own risks that are associated to it. However, these risks are very minimal and should be made clear to the patient before and after the procedure. Some of the signs and symptoms that should be taken seriously may include pain, fever, foul odor, yellowish discharge and vaginal bleeding which is not in any way linked to menstrual flow. The doctor should be contacted immediately such signs are noted.




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