A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed from a woman. The uterus, often known as the womb, is where the fetus matures during the course of pregnancy. Because the uterine lining is the source of menstrual blood, a woman w...
Dilation and Curettage
Surgery to open the cervix and put a thin instrument into the uterus, known as dilation and curettage (D&C). Removes tissue from the uterus with this device (curettage).
About dilatation and curettage (D&C)
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