Cone Biopsy
- Post-surgery care
What Can I Expect After The Procedure?
After surgery, you may experience:
- Mild abdominal cramps similar to menstrual cramps. This may last for a few hours and is easily relieved with painkillers which your doctor may prescribe.
- Vaginal discharge which may last for up to 6 weeks. This is typically a yellow / brown discharge and may be blood stained. You are advised to wear a liner or sanitary pads.
- The timing of your next menstrual period should not be affected.
What Special Precautions Will I Need To Take?
- Activities
- You may want to rest after the procedure.
- You may return to work or your normal activities the following day.
- Avoid strenuous activities.
- Avoid swimming for a month.
- Diet
You may continue with a normal diet. - Medication
Your doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotics. - Sexual activity
You are advised to abstain from sexual intercourse for a month following the procedure. - Hygiene
- Avoid tub baths, take showers instead.
- Avoid douching or using vaginal medications unless otherwise specified by your doctor.
- Do use sanitary pads until the bleeding stops. Avoid tampons.
It is normal to have slight bleeding or brownish vaginal discharge for 2- 3 weeks following the procedure. Consult your doctor if you experience:
- Heavy bright red vaginal bleeding (similar to your period) within the first 3 weeks of the operation - such bleeding typically occurs within the first 48 hours of the procedure or 10-14 days after the surgery. It may of course be due to your period. It would however be safer to consult your doctor to exclude bleeding from the wound site.
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge within the first 3 weeks of the surgery as this may be due to an infection.
- Fever
- Severe abdominal cramps not relieved by painkillers.
You can seek consultation at the Gynaecological Cancer Centre (Level 1) or at our 24-Hour O&G Clinic (Basement 1).
What About Follow-Up Visits?
After treatment, follow-up visits are necessary to ensure that all the abnormal areas have been treated and that the cervix has healed well. To ensure that you remain well, regular visits are advised.
