Complications after Cervical Cryotherapy

[Elle_Elle]

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?

[Medicalbackground]

I've just had cryo and can honestly say I felt nothing during the procedure, what's all the fuss about! It's a little uncomfortable and you feel a slight period pain for the day but otherwise totally fine. Take 2 ibuprofens the hour before and you will have no worries whatsoever. My doctor said it is very very rare for anyone to feel pain during or afterwards. The cramps are so minimal. Other friends have had it too and said the same. The people on here who have had pain are unfortunately the exception, hence they are writing on this blog. There's nothing to worry about. If you do experience any heavy bleeding etc, a doctor will see to any infection. However this is also rare too.

[l0sts0ul87]

Just came across this forum, sorry to hear that almost most of you on here have had MORE problems due to this procedure then what you started off with. I too have had it done and regret it deeply.

If I'm totally honest I always thought there was a problem with me and that's why the procedure maybe didn't work but made things worse. Came on here after 9 odd years to do a bit of research because it is starting to bother me again and find out im not the only one.

I had mine done when I was about 18-19 and I am 27 now. My dr referred me to a gynecologist because I was bleeding during sex and was also having a little discharge. My main issue was the bleeding though because it was so embarrassing, felt like I was on my period every time.

It was quite an unpleasant experience for me with the spectrum, the freezing of the cells, the cramps, the cold feeling, abdominal pain, it was all very very uncomfortable but I kept thinking of the end result.

The gyno told me it was a sure
thing that I would feel a little discomfort for a day or so and would have discharge for a week or two at most.

The benefit for me that came out of this procedure : Bleeding stopped completely til today I have not bled during sex not once.

The downfall to this procedure : The discharge didn't stop after a week or two, it got worse, I still have this problem even after 9 years and still hate it and feel uncomfortable. Panty liners are a must for me, ALWAYS. Thongs and pretty lacy underwear with a thin front is not an option, EVER.

NO 2 : Every time I have sex it gets excruciatingly painful. I cant handle the pain. I cant even begin to explain the effects of the procedure. ( Sorry if its too much info but hard to explain with out the gory details) but the only position I feel comfortable and pain free is the missionary position nothing else. At first I'm fine but when it goes deep inside I cant bare it. My lower stomach feels like its going to burst open and someone's shoved a sharp knife in me. So you can imagine the frustration my boyfriend feels,and I hate letting him down every time but I don't know what else to do. I hate drs and hate gynos even more. In these 9 yrs I have tried to just ignore it but I dont think I can any more than I all ready have.

I know it ain't the same for everyone and I understand that. So for those of you who it has worked out for lucky you, for those of you thinking of giving it a go,  plz plz go through all of your options with your dr first before making any decisions.

[Avie09]

I had cryotherapy in late May and have abstained from sex however, I did have an orgasm and have been bleeding lightly since early July. Before the bleeding/spotting began I went to the pool and upon entering the water I felt an intense burn. I visited my doctor and he said that it's okay to swim or sit in a tub because it's already been more than a month since the procedure. He's giving me another month to see if the bleeding stops before he performs another Pap smear. Has anyone experienced this particular problem with bleeding/spotting almost two months after cryo. I am nervous and scared that something is drastically wrong. Please advise.

[isiss777]

I had the procedure done, My doctor told me to refrain from sexual intercourse for at least two week. I did, then my period came, and I waited like five days after it stopped to have sex (cause I was super horney) there was a little bleeding but nothing to alarm me and no pain. About two days later I got a cold, I thought maybe my immune system was just weak and the season was changing. I got better, then about a week in a half later I had sex again and now am experiencing fevers and chills.. I am going to the doctor tomorrow to make sure I don't have an infection..cross my fingers

[pjc87]

I too had cryosurgery about two weeks ago. Before I had it done, the doctor told me that I would feel some slight cramping during the procedure and would have a light discharge afterward. It's very clear to me now that he is a male and has obviously never been through this procedure before. Slight cramping my foot! I almost passed out. I've never had period cramps that bad in my life. And the amount of discharge afterwards was about the equivalent of peeing your pants... Literally that's what it feels like because it's that bad. Two weeks later and it is still that bad. Also, three mornings ago, I woke bleeding... profusely! I've always been able to use regular tampons for usually 4 or 5 hours without any problems. But, right now I'm bleeding through super tampons within 3 hours. Sorry for all the horrible details but that's exactly what this experience has been for me... HORRIBLE!

[kerrylou200]

I've just had this done and it was my first gyno appointment so was thinking just a consultation(i had cervical ectropion).I went there expecting a discussion and a chat to what to do next then bam,get on the bed,cryotherapy done without any warning or my knowledge until reading on here of what it does.I'm very uncomfortable and feel I was railroaded into this but of course you are supposed to trust the dr right? I went on my own and had to sit down for a while after,I wasn't told a lot only given a fact sheet and still now i'm only finding out stuff online.All i was told was a bit of discharge for a couple of days and periods may be affected and a scan appointment is in the post! You can imagine my shock that the 1st appointment was the actual thing! it was horrible and I would put up with the bleeding in between periods rather than going thru that again!!