There are usually no complications from this procedure. However, occasionally women who are having cervical cryosurgery have hot flushes or faint. If you have cryosurgery of the cervix, you will be asked to stay in the health care providers office for at least 10 minutes after the procedure. Although it is rare, sometimes women faint more than 10 minutes after the procedure, so it is a good idea to have someone take you home. Many women have mild abdominal cramping after cervical cryosurgery.
Many women also have a watery discharge from the vagina after the procedure.
Some abnormal tissues may need to be treated more than once. Your health care provider will tell you how often you need to be checked for recurrence or retreatment. You will need a follow-up visit to check healing and to see if any abnormal tissue still remains. If you have cervical cryosurgery for an abnormal Pap smear, your health care provider will tell when you should have your next Pap smear. Follow your health care provider's instructions for checking back for problems, questions, and your next visit.