Cone Biopsy

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?

1. 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.
2. Diet
   You may continue with a normal diet.
3. Medication
   Your doctor may prescribe a course of antibiotics.
4. Sexual activity
   You are advised to abstain from sexual intercourse for a month following the procedure.
5. 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.