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Re: The DNC medical procedure From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 9 Oct 1998 22:34:32 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Sanote: "Re: Endometrial cells" Previous message: Tina: "chemical birth control and side effects" In reply to: Jill: "The DNC medical procedure" At Fri, 9 Oct 1998, Jill wrote: > >Hello, >I would like to know what is a DNC? A D & C (short for Dilation and Curettage) is a "minor" procedure where the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, is carefully opened. Then, a small spoon-like instrument is inserted and a gentle scraping is undertaken. In most cases this is done under general anesthesia (you go to sleep) or IV/local anesthesia (you get a shot that makes you feel drowsy then an injection of novocaine in your cervix). It should take about 10 minutes, and almost all patients go home that day. There is usually a few spots of blood and perhaps some cramps, but in my experience only a few percent of patients even get their pain medication prescription filled at the pharmacy. Good luck with everything. -- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd The above is intended for general medical education, and is not for specific medical advice. I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints. Next message: Sanote: "Re: Endometrial cells" Previous message: Tina: "chemical birth control and side effects" In reply to: Jill: "The DNC medical procedure"

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