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A member asked:

Do i have to wear condoms for 6 months after cryotherapy? or can i have unprotected sex with my long term boyfriend. i have an iud.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Your cervix will be healed completely by one month after the procedure and may even be healed sooner.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/5/2013

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