Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Asked 10 months ago

What is'd and c in pregnancy?

My sister recently had some complications during early pregnancy and the doctor performed a procedure they called 'D&C'. What exactly is a 'D&C' in pregnancy? I want to understand what she went through.

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Ishita Desai Ishita Desai Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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D&C in pregnancy stands for Dilation and Curettage. It's a medical procedure where the cervix is gently opened (dilated) and then tissue is removed from the uterus (curettage). It's most commonly done after a miscarriage or for an elective abortion. It's a delicate procedure, so it's always done by a doctor in a clinic or hospital.

Sunita Kumari Sunita Kumari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Namaste! D&C in pregnancy matlab Dilation and Curettage. Yeh ek chota operation hota hai jisme garbh se kuch tissue nikalte hain. Aksar yeh tab hota hai jab miscarriage ho gaya ho ya koi aur zaroorat ho. Yeh bade doctor hi karte hain hospital mein, ghar pe nahi. Dhyan rakhna, beti.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Yaar, D&C matlab Dilation and Curettage. Actually, it's a common procedure during pregnancy, especially if there's a miscarriage and some tissue needs to be removed from the uterus. It's done by doctors, obviously. It helps clean everything out to prevent infections and complications, haan.

Anil Singh Anil Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

D&C (Dilation and Curettage) is a procedure typically done after a miscarriage to remove remaining tissue or for other uterine issues. It's a serious medical procedure. I really urge anyone with pregnancy complications or unusual bleeding to see a doctor immediately. Don't ignore symptoms, like I once did with a different health issue; early checkups can prevent bigger problems.

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Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

D&C stands for Dilation and Curettage. In pregnancy, it's a procedure to remove tissue from the uterus, commonly performed after a miscarriage, an incomplete abortion, or for diagnostic purposes. It's a surgical procedure and must be performed by a qualified gynecologist in a sterile environment. Please ask your doctor for clear explanations if this procedure is being considered for you.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

D&C, or Dilation and Curettage, in pregnancy is like a clean-up operation for the uterus, usually after a miscarriage. My wife had one many years ago. It's not a small thing, so it needs a proper doctor in a proper hospital. Just another one of those medical terms that sounds complicated but is actually a necessary procedure.

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