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QUESTION: My problem has been irregular menstrual bleeding and now it seems I
am to have a D & C
I suppose I should know what this means, but I don’t.
Would you please tell me what I should know?

ANSWER: A dilation and curettage (D & C) is a relatively simple diagnostic
and therapeutic procedure in which the neck of the womb is expanded with a
tool called a dilator, and the lining of the womb is scraped off with a
spoon-shaped instrument called a curette
The lining is then studied in the
lab to rule out any abnormal pathology, such as a benign or cancerous tumor.
Although D & C is used less frequently than it once was (to spare the
patient the risks and costs of surgery), a physician will still recommend it
for a few specific clinical situations
For instance, a D & C is used to
clean out the uterus and/or reduce the amount of bleeding after a miscarriage.
Also, if a potential problem is detected by biopsy in the office, if the
patient is experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding, or if the office workup
does not yield enough tissue for evaluation, a D & C is the best way to obtain
an accurate diagnosis
In your case it may provide the answers needed to help
correct your problem.

The material contained here is “FOR INFORMATION ONLY” and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician
Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.

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