The cone biopsy involves the removal of a piece of fabric shaped cone at the base of the cervix. This intervention can confirm the exact type of abnormal cervical and scope (biopsy). But the cone biopsy is often therapeutic and prevents the progression to cervical cancer.
What conization? What is conization?
A cone biopsy is usually performed when abnormalities of the cervix called dysplasia exist. These atypical cells detected during the pelvic examination by smear. Without treatment, these lesions may develop. Depending on their nature, precancerous, cancerous or otherwise, they can cause repeated infections, irregular bleeding between periods, or even a cancer of the cervix.
The cone biopsy can then determine the exact nature of atypical cells of the cervix and extent. It is also used as a surgical procedure that is to say, it allows the complete removal of precancerous tissue and prevents the progression to cervical cancer.
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Conization: an act of surgery
Conization is a procedure that is performed under regional anesthesia such as epidural, or sometimes under general anesthesia. It is by natural means and uses the conventional scalpel, laser or cryotherapy. Conization causes no pain after surgery, however it is recommended not to resume daily activities as two days or so later. Vaginal bleeding will occur during a week. But if they become too abundant, it must consult quickly.
It is advisable to wait for the postoperative visit (two weeks or even months) before resuming sexual activity. Condom use is recommended during the first month to avoid any risk of infection. This procedure is common and carries little risk. In the short term, the main risk is bleeding and needs to quickly check. Therefore, the surgeon often leaves in place a wick in the vagina.
The cone biopsy involves the removal of a piece of fabric shaped cone at the base of the cervix. This intervention can confirm the exact type of abnormal cervical and scope (biopsy). But the cone biopsy is often therapeutic and prevents the progression to cervical cancer.
Conization and desire for pregnancy
In the longer term difficulties are likely to become pregnant. Indeed, the cone biopsy may alter the cervical mucus and make it unfavorable for sperm penetration. In case of desire for pregnancy, it should then undertake a treatment to improve the quality of mucus (estrogen). If this action preserves the possibility of later pregnancy, however, it increases the risk of preterm delivery. Pregnancy should be further monitored.
