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Dilatation and Curettage - Post Operative Care

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Dilatation and Curettage - Post Operative Care

Postoperative care involves the precautions that we need to follow after a Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) procedure.

The precautions that need to followed after the surgery are:

Some cramping or mild abdominal discomfort is considered usual after a D&C, consult the doctor if the pain is severe.
Medications should be taken as per the prescription of the doctor.
Ensure to take the entire course of antibiotic.
Refrain from the use of internal tampons and sexual intercourse for about a week or as advised by your doctor.
Use sanitary napkins during this time period.
If there are any signs of infection such as fever, pain or discharge consult the doctor immediately.

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jm711 - Mar 07, 2013

im post d/c im heaving pain and cramps i dont know whats going it looks like im having post partum blues i fell ike im alone

hebaeid - Feb 23, 2012

can anaphylaxis occur during dilatation and curretage due ton senseitization to died baby????????????

SindhuB - Jun 29, 2011

i had a d&C for a 5 week 3 days pregnancy. everything is normal. bled for four days and dr has prescribed birth control pills for 21 days. My problem is that my waist size has increased and when can i expect my periods to come.

SAKURA - Jun 28, 2009

NICE, ANSWER TO MY QUESTION

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