D and C (Dilation and Curettage) Procedure

A D & C is a procedure that removes the lining of the uterus. It’s done for many reasons, including to remove tumors or fibroids, perform an abortion, and identify potential causes of heavy menstrual bleeding.A dilation and curettage, also called a D & C or D and C, is a minor surgery that involves dilating or opening the cervix. The cervix is the opening to your uterus or womb. After dilating your cervix, your doctor uses a spoon-shaped object called a curette to remove tissue from the inner lining of your uterus.The procedure occurs in a doctor’s office, a women’s health clinic, a day surgery center, or a hospital. Why is a D and C used?There are many reasons that a doctor might order this procedure. The most common are:to determine the reason for heavy bleeding during or between your menstrual periodsto remove noncancerous tumors, or fibroidsto remove and examine potentially cancerous tumorsto remove infected tissue, which is often caused by a sexually transmitted disease called pel...