Atlas of Colposcopy: Principles and Practice / Activity 5

Treatment by thermal ablation – Side-effects and complications

  

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.