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Foreword

Electro-coagulation is a type of gynecological procedure used to treat certain diseases. Patients should be aware of the indications and precautions before and after the procedure.

Indications

Includes condyloma acuminata (genital warts), cervical polyps, cervical erosion, and other similar conditions that the doctor deems suitable for treatment.

Notes

• Before the operation:

1. Fasting is usually not required, except when general anesthesia is planned.
2. Complete the surgical and anesthesia consent forms.

• During the operation:

1. Local anesthesia is usually used. General anesthesia may be required if the patient is anxious or has a narrow vagina.
2. A smoke odor may be noticed during electro-coagulation due to tissue carbonization. Do not be alarmed.

• After operation:

1. One to two days after the operation, patients might experience conditions like minor bleeding or pain with only a few patients of delayed hemorrhage.
2. Maintain dryness and cleanness of the wound.
3. Eschar would fall off naturally two to three days after the operation.
4. Watery discharge will increase within 4~6 weeks.
5. Patients may proceed to the following actions a month after the operation: flushing vagina, having sexual intercourse, and putting tampons.
6. Timely take oral medicine and apply ointment on the wound, if there is still pain 2~3 days later, take a bath for 15 minutes to reduce swelling and pain.
7. Return to our outpatient service for follow-up checks in about 4 weeks later.