1. Learn about dilation and Curettage …

2. “Dilation and Curettage” (D&C) is a short surgical procedure that removes tissue from your uterus (womb)

3. Suction dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a procedure performed to remove tissue from inside the uterus

4. Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a procedure used in early abortions, when the fetus is no older than twelve weeks.

5. For a dilation and Curettage (D&C), your doctor uses a curved tool, called a curette, to gently scrape tissue from your uterus

6. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus

7. Dilation and Curettage, often called a D&C, is a minor surgical procedure done to remove tissue from a woman’s uterus (womb)

8. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) provides gynecologists with a means for surgical removal of part of the uterine lining or its contents via the cervix

9. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a brief surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining

10. Curettage may also be done in the uterus; dilation and Curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening) of the cervical canal to permit Curettage of the

11. The dilation and Curettage (D&C) procedure is defined as a surgery performed for a variety of reasons, such as spotting between periods, irregular or heavy periods, bleeding after menopause, fibroids, miscarriage, abortion, or polyps