| Category | Dilation and Curettage |
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a procedure in which the uterine cervix is dilated to extract the uterine lining (endometrium) using a spoon-shaped method called a curette or curette. For a number of purposes, the operation is carried out. This surgery is most often performed in order to better identify the source of abnormal uterine bleeding.
