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Re: Can anyone explain??
From: Kathy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:58:11 -0600 (CST)
I've had a DNC before. I'm not sure of the technical term for the
procedure, but it IS a scraping of the uterus lining from what I know.
It was NOT a painful surgery. It was outpatient, no staying overnight
in the hospital. Good luck.
At Mon, 3 Mar 2003, Shelli wrote:
>
>About 4 yrs ago, I was diagnosed with Endometreosis. I deal with it, by
>constantly going to the doctor, and pain killers. I have had one
>exploritory
>surgery. (When we found out.) 7 wks ago, I had an abortion. 3 weeks
>ago I was
>diagnosed with PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Diease). I contracted it from
>the
>abortion. The doctor says, it is treatable with antibotics. I am now
>on my 3rd antibiotic for it. Anyhow. My doctor said, if this
>antibiotic does not
>clear up the infection, then I will be sent to a Gynecologist, (fine, no
>problem) to have a surgical proceedure, called DNC, from what I think I
>know about it, they have to go in and clean out the infection? I have
>been
>trying to research this on the internet, but come up with nothing. If
>anyone knows what a DNC is or can tell me what it stands for I will be
>extremly greatful. Thank you for your help.
>
>--
>You may not be an angle,
>but you are the next best thing.
>Shelli
>
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