Reproductive Cancers
Cancers of the reproductive system begin in the reproductive organs (sex). The pelvis contains these organs. Between the hip bones, the pelvis is the lower belly area. Additional information about reproductive malignancies can...
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)
The...