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Treatment by thermal ablation – Complications

  


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The possible side-effects and complications of the thermal ablation procedure are the same as those for cryotherapy. The duration of vaginal discharge is usually shorter with thermal ablation.

Post-treatment advice and follow-up
The post-treatment advice and follow-up for thermal ablation are the same as those for cryotherapy.