Basic Understanding Of Cryo Services

By Luisa Sharpe


Disease, abnormal or damaged body tissue can all be treated using various methods that are available today. Cryo services in one method that can be applied in these situations. In order to get rid of pain and inflammation, get rid of diseased areas and the reduction of metabolism, extremely low temperatures are used.

Cryosurgery is a procedure that is used to destroy abnormal cells that are located on the cervical area. These cells would normally become cancerous if they are not removed in good time thus becoming malignant. Most medical practitioners recommend that this procedure should be performed. However, this will entirely depend on how severe the condition is and is normally based on results from biopsy samples that are taken from parts of the cervix.

The cryosurgery procedure involves the insertion of a specialized instrument into the vaginal canal and is firmly placed against the cervix. Once the instrument completely covers the cervix with the abnormal cells, liquid nitrogen is let out to flow through the instrument at a temperature of -50 degrees 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.

Due to the extremely low temperature that is applied directly to the cervix, a feeling of cramping may be experienced by the patient in the initial process. The pain might get worse than the regular menstrual cramping and clear off within the same day. Once the cervix adjusts to the low temperature, the cramping steadily reduces as the procedure heads for completion.

You must ensure that after the procedure, your body will be kept relaxed at least until the day is over. You can resume your normal activities the next day after undergoing the procedure. You may notice a light increase in the amount of discharge, and for you not to worsen the situation, invasive activities should be completely avoided.

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.

Cryosurgery is associated with some risks, just like many other procedures similar to it. The risks are however minimal and the patient should be prepared for any such eventualities. This will help in fully preparing the patient psychologically on what to expect after the procedure. Pain, fever, yellow discharge and vaginal bleeding that is not related to menstruation, are some of these signs. These should be reported to the doctor immediately the signs get worse.




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