Cryosurgery of the Cervix
Alternate Names : Cervical Freezing Treatment, Freezing of the Cervix, Cryotherapy of the Cervix
What happens right after the procedure?
When cryosurgery has been used to treat precancerous cells in the cervix, a Pap
smear should be done every 3 to 4 months after that for one year. During the second
year, Pap smears should be done every 6 months. A Pap smear is done to test for
cancer of the cervix. If a Pap smear is abnormal, a biopsy of the cervix may be needed
to check the cells of the cervix more closely. A biopsy involves taking a small piece of tissue
from the cervix with a special needle. The tissue can then be sent to the lab for analysis.
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