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How long does it take to recover from silver nitrate treatment of cervical erosion?

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One week: If the silver nitrate treatment is not disturbed by tampons or intercourse.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 8/20/2018

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A member asked:

After colonoscopy Gynae said I had erosion and used silver nitrate. Bled 4 days no other concerns, 3 week 3 days later today I had internal ultrasound and bled bright red. Im now worried again? Ultrasound advised speak GP?

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3 weeks 3 days ago I had colonoscopy, gynae said I have erosion and applied silver nitrate. I bled 5 days after/no other concerns. Today I had internal ultrasound check pelvic area and I bled (bright red) lady was concerned and said speak GP. Worried?

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I have cervical ectropion. Dr. treated it with silver nitrate yesterday. Moderate to heavy clotty bleeding today. Is this a normal side effect?

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My mom said that as a result of abnormal Pap smear, she had to get silver nitrate on her cervix. Was this caused by hpv?

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A member asked:

After I was born, my mom needed silver nitrate for abnormal cervical cells(hpv).Would I have been infected since I was a vaginal birth? Is there risk

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