Cervical function following treatment of intraepithelial neoplasia by electrocoagulation diathermy.

At the Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne, treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia has consisted mainly of electrocoagulation diathermy. A random group of 420 consecutive patients attending the follow-up clinic has been studied to assess subsequent cervical function. Long-term follow-up has revealed minimal adverse effects on fertility, parturition, and menstrual function.