Ablation of the cervix is a simple method of treating mild lesions of the cervix, dysplasia or recurrent inflammation.

It is carried out using a special electrodiathermy or cryotherapy device.

The woman sits in the gynaecological position as for the Pap test. A speculum is placed and then the tip of the special device (electrodiathermy or cryotherapy) is applied to the cervix and kept in contact for a few minutes.

• It is performed in an outpatient clinic
• it is painless
• it lasts a few minutes
• no anaesthesia is required
• no hospital stay is required