Wednesday, March 21

Reasons Your Gynecologist Might Recommend Dilation and Curettage in Arizona

Dilation and curettage in Arizona is a brief surgical procedure during which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. Also referred to as a D&C, knowing what to expect before, during, and after the procedure may help ease your worries and make the process go more smoothly.

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Why Do You Need A Dilation And Curettage In Arizona?


1. To remove tissue in the uterus during or following a miscarriage or abortion or to remove small pieces of placenta following childbirth to prevent infection or heavy bleeding. The earlier you are in your pregnancy term, the more likely your body will flush out all the fetal tissue by itself and will not require further medical intervention. If the body does not expel all the tissue, the most common procedure performed to stop bleeding and prevent infection is a dilation and curettage in Arizona.

2. To remove a molar pregnancy, in which a tumor forms instead of a normal pregnancy.

3. To diagnose or treat abnormal uterine bleeding. A D&C may help diagnose or treat growths such as fibroids, polyps, hormonal imbalances or uterine cancer. A sample of uterine tissue is reviewed under a microscope to check for abnormal cells.

4. Gynecologists use it to diagnose certain conditions. Endometrial sampling is used to diagnose a condition if:

. You have abnormal uterine bleeding;
. You experience bleeding after menopause;
. Your doctor discovers abnormal endometrial cells during a routine    test for cervical cancer.

5. Endometrial hyperplasia, which is a precancerous condition in which the uterine lining becomes too thick;

6. Uterine polyps;

7. Uterine cancer.

Follow-Up Care After Your Dilation And Curettage In Arizona

Following the procedure, you will rest in a post-anesthesia care unit for a few hours so we can monitor for excessive vaginal bleeding or other complications, and give you time to recover from the anesthesia. If you received general anesthesia, you may have nausea and vomiting, which can be treated with medications.

You should be able to resume your regular activities within a day or two. Mild cramping and spotting may occur for a few hours or days; cramping can be treated with medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). You should not put anything inside the vagina (tampons, douches, etc.) during this time and should ask when you can safely have sexual intercourse. Your next menstrual period usually occurs within four to six weeks of the procedure.

You should call your Scottsdale gynecologist if you develop fever greater than 101º F, cramps that last longer than 48 hours, increasing rather than decreasing pain, prolonged or heavy bleeding or foul-smelling vaginal discharge.

If you would like more information regarding dilation and curettage in Arizona, call our office today to schedule a consultation so we can answer your questions and address your concerns.

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