Miscarriage and D&C: Procedure, Risks, Recovery, and More

Share on PinterestLosing a pregnancy is an extremely difficult experience to go through. It can become even more difficult if things don’t physically progress or if you develop complications along the way. is a routine procedure where a doctor uses a special medical instrument to scrape the contents of the uterus. It removes fetal tissue and products of conception so the body can return to its prepregnancy state.We explain exactly why this procedure is performed, what you’ll experience, and how to evaluate the benefits versus risks.Related: What early pregnancy loss really feels likeWhy is D&C done for miscarriage?Up to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most happen within the first 12 weeks in what’s considered early miscarriage. D&C is an option for early miscarriages in cases where:the miscarriage doesn’t start on its own (missed miscarriage)tissue remains in the uterus (incomplete miscarriage)no embryo forms in the uterus (blighted ovum)This procedure is also a cho...