For heavy menstrual bleeding or to clear the uterus after abortion or miscarriage, your doctor might perform a procedure called dilatation and curettage (D and C). Here, the cervix is dilated, and the uterine lining and tissue are scrapped using a curette and suction.
D and C (Dilation and Curettage)
Dilation and curettage is a minor surgical procedure where the cervix is widened (dilation) and the tissue lining the uterus is scraped out (curettage).
Dilation and Curettage, and Future Pregnancy
Dilation and curettage may affect future pregnancies, considering other factors as well. Read the article to know more.
