Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

A D&C can help to diagnose a number of conditions, including uterine cancer or polyps. A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a D&C, is performed to remove abnormal tissue from your uterus. Dilation refers to opening up the cervix, and curettage (pronounced cure-eh-TAJ) means to remove the contents of the uterus. During this surgical… Continue reading Dilation and Curettage (D&C)