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If you have a miscarriage and the remains doesn´t come out or if you have an abortion they can perform a D&C which is basically scraping out the uterus. D stands for dilation which means they dilate the cervix to the size of a straw and C is for curettage which is the tool they use for scraping.
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Widening the cervix and scraping the lining of the uterus?
This procedure is known as a D&C (dilatation and curettage).
Do dilatation and curettage affect the bladder?
Not if it's done correctly, no. Every surgery has risks but it's very rare.
Is Dilation and curettage painful?
dilation and currettage is usually done under anesthesia. There is associated post operative cramping similar to cramping during the monthly cycle
Is plucking of hair not allowed after a dilatation and curettage?
Yes it is. The D&C was on the inside.
An abbreviation for the expansion of the cervix and scraping of the uterine cavity is?
D & C (Dilatation and Curettage.)
Anesthesia used in dilatation and curettage?
Yes you are asleep the 5-10 minutes it takes.
Dilatation and Curettage to help have a baby?
Not sure what you mean since this is a procedure to abort or clean out the uterus after a miscarriage.
What is Fractional D and C?
Fractional dilatation and curettage is a technique where each section of the uterus is examined and scraped to get samples from all parts of the uterus. Fractional dilatation and curettage is the original diagnostic procedure used to rule out endometrial cancer, which has since been replaced by endometrial biopsy.
Did you have to undergo dilatation and curettage when had miscarriage?
No, you don't have to, only if you have remains still inside the uterus which the doctor can see when you see him for the miscarriage.
Instrument used for Dilatation and curettage?
Ovum forcep,dull/sharp curret,hystetometer,Tenaculum,Uterine forcep,Vaginal Retractor
When will be the first menstruation after dilatation and curettage?
You should get it back within 2 months counting from the D&C.
How is the process of D and C done?
D & C stands for Dilatation and curettage A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the womb lining. The cervix (neck) of the uterus (womb) is dilated using an instrument called a dilator. The endometrium (lining of the womb) is then lightly scraped off using a curette. This spoon-shaped instrument can be used to remove diseased tissue, treat abnormal bleeding or to obtain a specimen for diagnostic purposes.
