Dilation & Curettage Surgery in Pune

Dilation and Curettage involves minor surgery that includes opening the cervix (dilation). The cervix is the opening to your uterus. After dilation step, a spoon like object called the curette is used to remove the tissues from the inner lining of the uterus.

Your doctor may ask you undergo a D&C procedure for various reasons like:

• To find the cause of heavy bleeding
• To remove infected tissues caused due to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• To remove fibroids or other non cancerous tumors
• To remove and examine cancerous tumors
• To remove tissues behind the uterus after a miscarriage or delivery
• To perform an elective abortion
• To remove an intrauterine device used for birth control

Before the D&C procedure begins, avoid eating or drinking anything. A physical check up is conducted to know if you are physically fit for the procedure. You require to visit your doctor a day before your surgery in order to apply a gel to start the process of opening your cervix.

After D&C surgery, you will feel tired for a couple of days. You can also experience cramps during this time. There can be light bleeding after the procedure. You are allowed to resume your daily chores in a couple of days after the procedure. If your doctor removes a cancerous tumor from your uterus, he/she may ask you to take further tests to diagnose and treat the cancer issue. In case of non cancerous tumors, no further follow up is required.