Im having cryotherapy done on my cervix in a few weeks, it's an in office procedure. should someone go with me
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First of all, you've nothing to be ashamed of; more than 70% of sexually active people in the USA have got at least one or more of the 100+ strains of this virus. There are two strains that cause genital warts, and two that have been linked to over 80% of cases of cervical cancer. These are treated by cryosurgery, a simple, quick, relatively painless procedure done at the doctor's office. You'll be placed on the exam table with your legs on stirrups and a speculum inserted into your vagina {just like when you have your PAP test done}. Then the doctor will freeze the external surface of your cervix using liquid nitrogen. This will cause the abnormal cells {dysplasia} of your cervix to die and slough off gradually over the course of a few days, so don't worry if you notice a brownish vaginal discharge during those days. It's a good idea to bring your mother or a friend to drive you home after the procedure; it will also help ease your anxiety if this person keeps you company during the procedure {it will take about 15 to 20 minutes at most from start to finish}. In 1994 I was diagnosed with severe dysplasia due to HPV; in a few more months, it would have progressed to cervical carcinoma . I was treated sucessfully, and there hasn't been any recurrence of the disease to this date. I wish you the best of luck, and always keep up your follow-up appointments. And if you're under 27 y/o, ask your doctor about Gardasil, a new vaccine that protects from the four aforementioned strains of HPV. Even if you are already infected with one of the strains, it will offer protection from the other three. For more detailed information about this procedure, go to the following links:
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3337.h...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/he...
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery...
When I had it done I had a friend go with me. He did not o in the room with me altho I wish I had asked him. Personally, it helps me a lot when I have someone to help provide a diversion when medical stuff it going on.
Afterwards, I was OK and didn't need someone because of physical issues but having someoone with me while I was able to unwind and just get calmed down a lot.
YES, YOU NEED SOMEONE TO DRIVE YOU. I HAD IT DONE AT THE AGE OF 20 FOR PRECANCEROUS CELLS. ITS PAINFULL, AND WHEN YOU LEAVE YOU DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE.
It's better to have someone with you after the procedure. The area will be sore and driving won't help at all. In addition, if the dr. administers some kind of anesthetic it's best to have someone with you.
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