Dilation and Curettage

Its advised to wait 1-2 months to give your body time to recover.

Dilation (dilatation) and curettage literally refers to the dilation (opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of the contents of the uterus. It is a therapeutic gynecological procedure as well as a rarely used method of first trimester abortion.[1][2] It is commonly referred to as a D&C. D&C normally refers to a procedure involving a curette, also called sharp curettage.[1] However, some sources use the term D&C to refer more generally to any procedure that involves the processes of dilation and removal of uterine contents, which includes the more common suction curettage procedures of manual and electric vacuum aspiration.[3] The first step in a D&C is to dilate the cervix, usually done a few hours before the surgery. The woman is usually put under general anesthesia before the procedure begins. A curette, a metal rod with a handle on one end and a sharp loop on the other, is inserted into the uterus through the dilated cervix. The curette is used to gently scrape the lining of the uterus and remove the tissue in the uterus. This tissue is examined for completeness (in the case of abortion or miscarriage treatment) or pathologically for abnormalities (in the case of treatment for abnormal bleeding).[1] D&Cs are commonly performed to resolve abnormal uterine bleeding (too much, too often or too heavy a menstrual flow);[2] to remove the excess uterine lining in women who have conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (which cause a prolonged buildup of tissue with no natural period to remove it);[citation needed] to remove tissue in the uterus that may be causing abnormal vaginal bleeding,[1] including postpartum retained placenta;[citation needed] to remove retained tissue (also known as retained POC or retained products of conception) in the case of a missed or incomplete miscarriage;[3] and as a method of abortion that is now uncommon.[1] Because medical and non-invasive methods of abortion now exist, and because D&C requires heavy sedation or general anesthesia and has higher risks of complication, the procedure has been declining as a method of abortion. The World Health Organization recommends D&C as a method of surgical abortion only when manual vacuum aspiration is unavailable.[4] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, D&C only accounted for 2.4% of abortions in the United States in the year 2002,[5] down from 23.4% in 1972.[6] One risk of sharp curettage is uterine perforation. Although normally no treatment is required for uterine perforation, a laparoscopy may be done to verify that bleeding has stopped on its own. Infection of the uterus or fallopian tubes is also a possible complication, especially if the woman has an untreated sexually transmitted infection.[1] Another risk is intrauterine adhesions, or Asherman's syndrome. One study found that in women who had one or two sharp curettage procedures for miscarriage, 14-16% developed some adhesions.[7] Women who underwent three sharp curettage procedures for miscarriage had a 32% risk of developing adhesions.[7] The risk of Asherman's syndrome was found to be 30.9% in women who had D&C following a missed miscarriage [8], and 25% in those who had a D&C 1-4 weeks postpartum. [9][10][11] Untreated Asherman's syndrome, especially if severe, also increases the risk of complications in future pregnancies, such as ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and abnormal placentation (eg.placenta previa).[1] According to recent case reports, use of vacuum aspiration can also lead to intrauterine adhesions. [12]

how could the other baby live if your uterus is being scraped?

The main causes of time dilation are extreme gravity and extreme velocity. Going at the speed of light or standing close to a black hole will change your "time" for a relative observer, but to you there will be no difference. Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar has great examples".

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a physician to look through the vagina and neck of the uterus (cervix) to inspect the cavity of the uterus. A telescopelike instrument called a hysteroscope is used.

You can't prepare for a miscarriage, it just happens. Just go to the doctor if it happens.

A "D&C" is a medical procedure called Dilation and Curettage. It is usually done outpatient, to remove the contents of the uterus after a miscarriage or to treat prolonged bleeding after a vaginal birth. It can cause uterine cramping, and a feeling of weakness or dizziness due to loss of blood.

Sadly it can be quite some time, mine went on until my next period, which was very painful & heavy. The cramp pains can be helped by hot water bottles & pain relief. best wishes, so sorry

Bleeding after a D&C (dilation and curettage) typically lasts for a few days to a couple of weeks. Initially, it may be heavier and then gradually decrease in flow. Most women experience spotting or light bleeding for about one to two weeks post-procedure. However, if bleeding is excessively heavy or persists longer than expected, it's important to contact a healthcare provider.