The treatment will depend on the results of the colposcopy. All treatment options will be discussed with you, and appropriate follow-up planned. Cryotherapy Services Cryotherapy is one option for treating abnormal cells on the cervix. Cryotherapy is usually performed after colposcopy and biopsies of the cervix. It is done with the patient in the same position used for taking a Pap smear and takes several minutes.
Most women describe pelvic pressure and some have menstrual-like cramps during cryotherapy.
A few women notice no discomfort at all. After cryotherapy the patient will have a watery discharge which may last for several weeks. This discharge may be extremely heavy or may be blood-tinged. Most women do not have any serious side effects after cryotherapy. Your clinician will discuss future treatment and follow-up care with you.