Cryotherapy after care question - GW 36 weeks pregnant
Hi all was wondering for some advice to calm my anxieties.
I attended for first session of cryotherapy yesterday for two ? Genital warts (one near my anus and one on the inside of labia majora. I say query wart as the consultant in the clinic was unsure if they were skin tags or genital warts (said she was leaning towards GW) but I could either have a second opinion on another day or proceed with treatment on the day, I choose the latter as I am 36 weeks pregnant and just want whatever it is resolved. I have a history GW when I was 26 which resolved after two sessions of cryo and has not recurred until now (34 year old and second pregnancy). I will be attending again next Friday for review and possible further treatment.
My silly question is, is it okay to have a shower or bath 24 hours after treatment or do I need to wait longer like 48/72 hours ? I don’t want to negate the treatment with hot water and I didn’t think to ask. I’m a chronic over thinker and the recurrence of warts has caused significant stress especially being so close to full term.
The other thing is when could I resume sex with my partner should the warts have responded to the treatment? Disclosure we have not had sex throughout my pregnancy due to either tiredness, or him working away etc but I was hoping if the stars align to have sex prior to delivery or am I best waiting until after the birth and allow recovery time from both that and the GW?
Thank you
Posted Jul 5, 2025, 11:47 AM UTC