Dilation and Curettage (D and C) (Dilatation and Curettage, D&C)
What is a dilation and curettage (D&C)? A dilation and curettage
procedure, also called a D&C, is a surgical procedure in which
the cervix (lower, narrow part of the uterus) is dilated
(expanded) so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be
scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) to remove
abnormal tissues. A suction D&C uses suction to remove uterine
contents. This is sometimes called a dilation and evacuation
(D&E). Other related procedures used for diagnosing and treating
the endometrium include endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, and
hysterectomy. Please see these procedures for additional
information. Click Image to Enlarge What are female pelvic
organs? The organs and structures of the female pelvis are:
Endometrium. This is the lining of the uterus. Uterus (also
called the womb). The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ
located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the
rectum. The uterus sheds its lining each mo