Cone biopsy

This procedure is done in the hospital or in a surgery center. During the procedure: You will be given general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free), or medicines to help you relax and feel sleepy. You will lie on a table and place your feet in stirrups to position your pelvis for exam. The health care provider will place…

You may be asked to not eat or drink for 6 to 8 hours before the test.

After the procedure, you may have some cramping or discomfort for about a week. For about 4 to 6 weeks avoid: Douching (douching should never be done) Sexual intercourse Using tampons For 2 to 3 weeks after the procedure, you may have discharge that is: Bloody Heavy Yellow-colored

Cone biopsy is done to detect cervical cancer or early changes that lead to cancer. A cone biopsy is done if a test called colposcopy cannot find the cause of an abnormal Pap smear. Cone biopsy may also be used to treat: Moderate to severe types of abnormal cell changes (called CIN II or CIN III) Very early stage…

A normal result means there are no precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix.

Most often, abnormal results mean that there are precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix. These changes are called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). The changes are divided into 3 groups: CIN I -- mild dysplasia CIN II -- moderate to marked dysplasia CIN III -- severe dysplasia to carcinoma in situ…

Risks of cone biopsy include: Bleeding Incompetent cervix (which may lead to premature delivery) Infection Scarring of the cervix (which may cause painful periods, premature delivery, and difficulty getting pregnant) Damage to the bladder or rectum Cone biopsy may also make it hard for your provider to interpret…

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