Dilation and curettage
Dilatation and Curettage, known as a D and C, is a common procedure where the cervix is dilated and the doctor will clear the uterus of pregnancy tissue. It can be performed in the office or in an outpatient procedure center. It is done under sedation or with pain medication.
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Dilation and curettage (d&c) pain?
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What is a dilation and curettage done for?
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What's dilation and curettage average cost?
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How long does the dilation and curettage take?
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I have to have a dilation and curettage. What should I expect?
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Is anesthesia required for dilation and curettage?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Dilation and Curettage 2 time within 2 month and still bleeding?
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A 38-year old asked:
I had a dilation and curettage and my period stopped/ why?
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A 28-year old female asked:
How long should I wait to become pregnant after dilation and curettage?
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Why do you have to wait to become pregnant after dilation and curettage?
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A 32-year old asked:
How long should you wait until after your d & c (dilation and curettage) to have sex?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I had dilation and curettage last saturday and my hubby will becoming home on the 21st, is it possible to have sex
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A 28-year old female asked:
How soon can you become pregnant after dilation and curettage? How soon will your body start releasing eggs again?
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A 44-year old asked:
After a dilation and curettage, can u have sex with a condom?
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A 44-year old female asked:
A need for dilation and curettage polypectomy surgery needs to be done to remove polyp. Could you explain any worries post surgery and does this procedure cause 'incompetent cervix' in case of a wanted pregnancy in the future?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long after a dilation & curettage does your period return?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Outpatient general anesthesia for hysteroscopy with dilation curettage would the patient receive little anesthesia since the procedure is short?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it necessary to undergo a dilatation & curettage after a lost pregnacy?
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A 31-year old asked:
Should I do dilatation and curettage if miscarriage?
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A 40-year old asked:
How long did you have to wait until after dilatation and curettage to have sex?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have decreasing HCG levels & no heart beat at 7 wks ultrasound & baby only measured 6 wks. How long does it take for my body to naturally miscarry or will I need a dialation and curettage?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it bad to see pus coming from the gums after gums curettage procedure?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I'm going to have a curettage operation tomorrow and i want to know if I have i have to stay in bed afterwards and the after effect of the operation.
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: curettage?
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What is the good effect and bad effect for tooth curettage?
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A female asked:
Endometrium, curettage: Inactive endometrium with stromal breakdown. No evidence of hyperplasia or neoplasia. What does this diagnosis?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Is getting a endocervical curettage same as pap ? What is difference?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Having a chronically avulsed fragment from my navicular excised and curettage to remove arthritic changes. Is this a long recovery?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How much critical to undergo curettage under GA after 5 months of c section.
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A 30-year old female asked:
Is it normal not to bleed after curettage and whether it indicates some complications caused curettage as cervical stenosis or Asherman's syndrome?
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