This procedure may be done to:
Diagnose conditions such as uterine cancer Remove tissue after a miscarriage Treat heavy menstrual bleeding or irregular periods Perform a therapeutic or elective abortion
Your doctor may also recommend a D and C if you have:
Abnormal bleeding while on hormone replacement therapy An embedded intrauterine device (IUD) Bleeding after menopause Endometrial polyps Thickening of the uterus
This list may not be all-inclusive.
Who needs Dilation and curettage?
This procedure may be done to:
Diagnose conditions such as uterine cancer Remove tissue after a miscarriage Treat heavy menstrual bleeding or irregular periods Perform a therapeutic or elective abortion
Your doctor may also recommend a D and C if you have:
Abnormal bleeding while on hormone replacement therapy An embedded intrauterine device (IUD) Bleeding after menopause Endometrial polyps Thickening of the uterus
This list may not be all-inclusive.