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2006-08-09 02:41:28 · 10 answers · asked by playgurl pooh 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i'm not sure what D&C stands fro.. but it is a medical procedure that is done when there is a miscarriage or after the birth of a baby. the doctor basically scrapes clean the inside of the uterus to avoid infection from unneccesary muscu or in the case of a miscarriage to be rid of the dead fetus and the mucus surrounding it.
2006-08-09 02:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by joyfulpriss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D & C stands for Dilatation and Curettage.
It is a gynaecological procedure used to curette (ie scrape) the lining of the womb.
It is indicated:
- in heavy menstrual bleeding that is causing problems (like anaemia)
- as an abortion procedure
- for removal of retained products of conception
- some other situations - see the links below
These days the tendency is not to use the traditional spoon-shaped curette, but to use a suction catheter - soft plastic to reduce the (already small) chances of perforating the womb.
2006-08-09 09:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2 and I call them a Dusting and Cleaning! LOL It's really an easy procedure. They scrap the lining of your Uterus and then suck it out. For exact details I would consult your doctor. It's kind of like forcing a period early only it doesn't last that long. I recovered when the anesthesia wore off, I know people that it took a day or two to feel better. If your about to have one don't be scared, it's pretty routine.
2006-08-09 09:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by katieebweb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a dialation and currege...they dialate your cervix, and scrape out the inside of your uterus. Its usually done after a miscarriage. They do it in a hospital and put you under general anesthesia. The whole procedure takes about 5 minutes. You get your period for about 2-3 weeks after. You feel a little crampy after the procedure. Its not as bad as it sounds.
2006-08-09 13:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/dilation_and_curettage_dandc/article_em.htm
"The dilation and curettage procedure is called a D&C. The D stands for dilation, which means enlarging. Curettage (the C) means scraping. Together, this procedure involves expanding or enlarging the entrance of a woman’s uterus so that a thin, sharp instrument can scrape or suction away the lining of the uterus and take tissue samples."
If it's for you, good luck! :-)
2006-08-09 09:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by california_gurl16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D&C stands for Dialation and Curettage. It's when a doctor dialates your cervix, inserts an instrument, and scrapes your uterine wall. If you are having this done when you are pregnant, it is called an abortion. Can also be done in cases of miscarriage.
2006-08-09 09:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by rlms_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a d and c to remove the rest of my fetus i had a misscarriage at 6 weeks and was bleeding heaverley its a metal instrument they put both your legs up why your asleep its opens you up a bit like a smear and scrape the rest out
2006-08-09 11:31:48 · answer #7 · answered by nicole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an d&c is something the gynecologist put in ur vagina. it's a type of birth control that's suppose to keeps u from getting pregnant 4 5yrs.
2006-08-09 09:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by K-Boogie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is when they strap the walls of your uterus, it cleanse out bacteria and infections.
2006-08-09 09:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by trina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! Never had one, never want one either.
2006-08-09 10:39:54 · answer #10 · answered by BarbieQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋