Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Dilation and curettage is a gynecologic procedure used to open the cervix and remove tissue from inside the uterus.
When to get help quickly: Prompt care is important if there is heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, fever, offensive discharge, or retained tissue causing ongoing problems after pregnancy loss or delivery.
Common symptoms
Doctors may recommend a D&C for heavy bleeding, retained products after miscarriage or delivery, abnormal tissue inside the womb, or to help diagnose a problem with the uterine lining.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps when ultrasound is needed before or after the procedure to look for retained tissue, bleeding, or another uterine problem.
What radiology does
Radiology is not always used during the procedure itself, but ultrasound may help before or after it when retained tissue, bleeding, or other complications are suspected.
What usually happens next
The procedure may be used for diagnosis, heavy bleeding, miscarriage management, or treatment of retained products depending on the situation.
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