Cervical cauterization is a treatment used for sores in the uterus caused by HPV, hormonal changes or vaginal infections, for example, and for excessive discharge or bleeding after intimate contact.
Usually, when the cervix is cauterized, the gynecologist uses a device to burn cervical injuries, allowing new healthy cells to grow in the affected area.
- Ceuterization can be done in the gynecologist’s office under local anesthesia and therefore does not hurt.
- But some women may experience some discomfort when the doctor performs cauterization.
- See the main causes of injury to the uterus.
- Which may require cauterization.
Cauterization of the cervix is performed in the same way as the vaginal smear and, therefore, the woman should remove the clothes below the waist and lie on the gynaecologist’s stretcher, with her legs slightly separated, to allow the introduction of an object that keeps the vaginal canal open, called a speculum.
The gynecologist then places anesthesia in the cervix to prevent the woman from feeling pain during the procedure and inserts a longer device to burn cervical injuries, which can take 10 to 15 minutes.
After cauterization, the woman can return home without having to be hospitalized, however, she should not drive because of the effects of anesthesia, so it is recommended that she be accompanied by a family member.
Also, when recovering from the cervical cautery, it is important to know that:
In cases where a woman has many abdominal cramps after cauterization, your doctor may prescribe pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help relieve pain.
It is recommended to go to the emergency room when
These symptoms may indicate the development of an infection or bleeding and therefore go to the hospital immediately to start appropriate treatment and prevent the development of serious complications.