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Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is a life saving procedure to control the abnormal bleeding after a spontaneous or incomplete abortion.

In general, the number of D&Cs being performed has declined over the years. This procedure is no longer done to regulate abnormal bleeding patterns in women. Most of these problems are now managed with hormone-based medications. Ultrasound is, likewise, playing a greater role in helping to evaluate the uterus without surgery.

Procedures, such as endometrial pipelle biopsy, that remove a deeper layer of the womb lining, seem to be more effective and are often used as an alternative to D&C, particularly with women who have suspected endometrial cancer. But where indicated, like for example, after an incomplete abortion, it is definitely life saving.

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Member Comments ( 3 )

can anaphylaxis occur during dilatation and curretage due ton senseitization to died baby????????????
(Posted by hebaeid, Egypt Date : 2/23/2012 )

i had a d&C for a 5 week 3 days pregnancy. everything is normal. bled for four days and dr has prescribed birth control pills for 21 days. My problem is that my waist size has increased and when can i expect my periods to come.
(Posted by SindhuB, India Date : 6/29/2011 )

NICE, ANSWER TO MY QUESTION
(Posted by SAKURA, Philippines Date : 6/28/2009 )

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