Dilatation and curettage

Key facts Dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your womb (uterus). It may be done to diagnose abnormal vaginal bleeding or after a miscarriage.On this pageWhat is a dilatation and curettage?How to prepare for a dilatation and curettageRecovering from a dilatation and curettagePossible risks or complicationsResources and supportRelated information on Australian websitesWhat is a dilatation and curettage?Dilatation and curettage is also called a 'D&C' or simply 'curette'. It's an operation to remove tissue from the inside of your uterus (womb).D&C refers to opening the cervix (dilatation) followed by removal of tissue from inside the uterus (curettage).Sometimes a D&C is done at the same time as another procedure, such as a hysteroscopy.When is a D&C done?A D&C can be done to help diagnose the cause of abnormal vaginal bleeding, including: bleeding between periods heavy periods bleeding after menopauseTissue is removed from your uterus and sent to a...