Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a gynecologic procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus. It involves dilating the cervix to allow access, then using a curette to scrape the walls of the uterus. This is often done after a miscarriage or to diagnose and treat causes of heavy menstrual bleeding or endometrial cancer.
Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a gynecologic procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus. It involves dilating the cervix to allow access, then using a curette to scrape the walls of the uterus. This is often done after a miscarriage or to diagnose and treat causes of heavy menstrual bleeding or endometrial cancer.
D&C (Dilatation and Curettage) is a surgical procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus. It's commonly used after a miscarriage or to remove tissue left behind after a pregnancy. In the US, it may be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia.
Typically takes place in a hospital setting, follow-up appointments required for recovery check-ups.