Question 1

whats the difference between a slide papsmear or liquid papsmear. meaning a slide or a swab put in a vial of liquid. which is better for papsmear ?

Accepted Answer

Both are good: The liquid pap smear offers better cell morphology, and is easier for an assisted reading with today's technology, but it's harder for the pathologist to assess the background.

Question 2

what is the difference between a pelvic and pap smear?

Accepted Answer

There is Pelvic exam: There is no pelvic smear, you probably meant pelvic examination , which is an examination done by a gynecologist who inspects the internal organs and also palpates them for any abnormal enlargements of uterus and ovaries.

Question 3

dilation and curettage (d&c) pain?

Accepted Answer

Don't understand: There can normally be some pain after a d&c.  Glad to be more helpful if you clarify what you are asking!

Question 4

i have to have a dilation and curettage. what should i expect?

Accepted Answer

Mild cramping: There will be mild cramping and perhaps some residual bleeding post-op. The cervix will be open after dilation and therefore there is a slight risk for infection if there are "visitors" in the vagina during the first post-op week. It was once considered a "minor " surgery, but of course "minor surgery" is what happens to someone else.

Question 5

i had a dilation and curettage and my period stopped/ why?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium gone: The material expelled during a period is the lining of the womb.A D&C removes all the lining(down to the muscle layer) and often takes a few cycles to reform.

Question 6

what is a dilation and curettage done for?

Accepted Answer

Failed pregnancy: Usually for failed early pregnancy such as first-trimester miscarriage. It's sometimes used as a diagnostic tool for non-pregnant women with irregular bleeding. There are other reasons as well.

Question 7

what's dilation and curettage average cost?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: It depends on your insurance (or lack thereof), the setting in which it is performed and any additional testing or complications. On average, i would guesstimate it ranges in the several hundreds of us dollars to little over a thousand $ as co-payment.

Question 8

is anesthesia required for dilation and curettage?

Accepted Answer

Depends why: Often a d & c may be done under sedation with Propofol and other meds such as versed or fentanyl. The gyn doctor may use local anesthesia around the cervix. If it's an emergency situation where the patient doesn't have an empty stomach, if the patient is extremely obese, or if there is heavy bleeding, general anesthesia may be safest.  The ob/gyn and anes doctors will decide the best plan.

Question 9

how long does the dilation and curettage take?

Accepted Answer

About 20 mins: The first step, dilation of the uterus, usually takes about 10 minutes. The second step, hysteroscopy (use of a endoscope that allows the physician to examine inside the uterus) and then curettage (scraping or scooping with a special tool called a curette to remove the contents of the uterus) takes an additional 10 minutes.

Question 10

how long should you wait until after your d & c (dilation and curettage) to have sex?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks at least.: Once 2-4 weeks have passed there are no restrictions to your activity.

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