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D&C (dilation and curettage)

Am I a Candidate for a D&C?

Short answer: Usual candidates: incomplete or missed miscarriage, abnormal bleeding or examination of the uterine cavity. The gynecologist decides. Final candidacy is decided by the surgeon after an evaluation with tests.

Am I a candidate for a D&C?

Usual indications

Incomplete or missed miscarriage, abnormal bleeding or examination of the uterine cavity. The gynecologist decides.

The evaluation

It includes a medical history and tests, and sometimes imaging. It does not depend solely on what the patient wants.

Frequently asked questions

Are there alternatives before the procedure?

Medical or expectant management in selected cases; a D&C as indicated.

Does age matter?

Your general health is considered more than age alone.