Dilation and Curettage

Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped. The procedure may be performed in the hospital or in a clinic using general or local anesthesia.

The vaginal canal is held open by a speculum and the opening to the uterus may be anesthetized. The inner layer of the uterus is scraped away and the tissue is collected for examination.