2006-09-05 06:34:32 · 11 answers · asked by wilberm1957 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Dilation and curettage - D&C
Reviewed by Dr Philip Owen, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
Curettage of the uterus (womb) is the scraping of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). The procedure is commonly known as dilation and curettage or D&C.
When is D&C carried out?
There are two main reasons for performing a D&C:
An evacuation D&C is performed in a recently pregnant woman to remove tissue remaining in the womb.
A gynaecological D&C is part of the investigation of a woman who is experiencing heavy or irregular periods or vaginal bleeding after the menopause.
**I had to have a D&C after I had a miscarriage, because I was unable to pass the fetus.**
2006-09-05 06:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dilation (dilatation) and curettage (D&C) or sharp curettage is a gynaecological procedure performed on the female reproductive system that used to be a common method of abortion. The procedure involves dilating the cervix and inserting instruments to clean out the lining of the uterus, which can include an embryo or fetus, while the woman is under an anaesthetic. A curettage is performed with a curette, a metal rod with a handle on one end and a sharp loop on the other.
2006-09-05 06:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dilation and curettage
Abbr. D & C
A surgical procedure in which the cervix is expanded using a dilator and the uterine lining scraped with a curette, performed for the diagnosis and treatment of various uterine conditions.
2006-09-05 06:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by jcselkirk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dilatation and Curretage
It's a "gynacological procedure" (not related to pregnancy/pregnancy complication). many of people here written as...emptying uterine cavity after abortion...which is WRONG...coz it is (better) termed as D&E (Dilatation n EVACUATION)..and this is Obstetric procedure.
So D&C term involves removing endometrium after dilating cervix(opening of uterus in vagina) in NON PREGNANT state...so has nothing to do with abortions and treatment of abortion
Indication for D&C are...
Infertility
To diagnosis of endometrial cancer/polyps/endometrial TB
To detect ovulation changes in endometrium
treating DUB variety of Heavy menstrual bleeding
to know type of gynaecological condition causing heavy menses
SO avoid misnomer term ....
2006-09-05 08:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by synMnpkn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uterine fibroids are usually not dangerous, but can cause immense discomfort and lead to complications like anemia from heavy blood loss. In rare cases, they may cause complications that affect pregnancy.
In cases where there are no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, proper diagnosis and treatment may be required if your symptoms are severe or causing complications. Along with conventional treatment, you can try some natural home remedies. Read here https://tr.im/90fxU
2016-05-17 07:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dilation (of the cervix) and Cutterage (or scraping of the lining of the uterus)
It can be used to evacuate the produts of conception or to treat many different types of GYN roblems.
2006-09-05 06:36:53 · answer #6 · answered by cece 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dilation and Curettage.
2006-09-05 06:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dilatation & curettage
2006-09-05 06:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by luv2wubsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dilation and curettage
2006-09-05 06:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by HoosierMommy06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one type of abortion. (dilation and curettage)
2006-09-05 06:36:07 · answer #10 · answered by Pepper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋