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Southfield Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for Dilation and CurettageType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in Southfield * Northland Family Planning  Northland Family Planning  William G Anderson II DO  Northwest Women's Care  Bruce E West MD PC  Womancare  Henry Ford Medical Center Southfield  Pamila Diwan MD  Anthony Boutt MD  Anthony Boutt MD  Providence Hospital Dept of Internal Medicine  Providence Hospital Ob/Gyn Dept  Providence Hospital Ob/Gyn Dept  Providence Hospital Ob/Gyn Dept  Institute for Women's Health  Providence Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine  Lameitre Lockhart, MD  Providence Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine  Rebecca Williams MD  Hassan Amirikia MD  Ebonie Harris MD  Scottsdale Women Ctr  Harmony Health Choice  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Southfield Obstetrical Services  Judith G Brysk MD  Premier Women's Health  Mack Medical Center  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Women's Health Professionals  Ob/Gyn Associates  Ob/Gyn Associates  Andrew Check MD  William Beaumont Hospital Fetal Imaging  William Beaumont Hospital Fetal Imaging  OB/Gyn Specialty Group  Women First OB/GYN Center  Shawqi E Halabu MD  Women First OB/GYN Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Women First OB/GYN Center  George Moser MD  Women First OB/GYN Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  Lichten Wellness Institute  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  University Women's Care Southfield  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  William L Jordan MD  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Generations Ob/Gyn Center  Joseph A Beals MD & Ann M Rehm MD  Joseph A Beals MD & Ann M Rehm MD  Alan Bolton MD  Physicians for woman  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Andrea Lightbourn MD  Physicians for woman  Drs Harold-Barrow & Hinton  Luke OB GYN Care PC  Physicians for woman  Pickens Medical Center  Laurel Women's Medical Group  George W Gibson DO  Providence Northwestern Ob/Gyn  Providence Northwestern Ob/Gyn  Henry Ford Medical Center Royal Oak  Sinai Ob/Gyn Clinic  Sinai Ob/Gyn Clinic  Henry Ford Medical Center Royal Oak  Advanced Health Care for Women  Mark B Schare MD  Premier Ob/Gyn Services  Premier Ob/Gyn Services  Botsford Hospital  Vance D Powell Jr. DO  Botsford Hospital  Botsford Hospital  Premier Ob/Gyn Services  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Somerset Gynecology & Obstetrics  Espirit Women's Health Southfield, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Dilation and Curettage (D&C)Read the Dilation and Curettage (D&C) article » What is dilation and curettage (D&C)?Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is expanded (dilated) so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be removed with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curet or curette. The procedure is performed for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, this surgery is done in order to help determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. It can also be done to help determine the degree of abnormality of the endometrium in cases of cancer or pre-cancerous cells that are detected by an in-office biopsy. D&C is also sometimes necessary to remove tissue after a miscarriage.
Why is a D&C done?In general, a D&C is used to help determine the health of the uterine lining or to remove abnormal tissue. Occasionally, the procedure can correct some of the problems in the uterus such as polyps, scar tissue, or tissue overgrowth.
What are reasons not to perform a D&C?There are very few contraindications to D&C. Generally if a patient is too ill to undergo surgery, then she should probably not have this procedure. Furthermore, if the patient is unable to move her legs apart, such as with severe arthritis in the hips, the surgeon may not be able to perform the procedure since it requires enough movement of the legs to accommodate a speculum and the surgeon. If the patient is pregnant or thinks that she could be pregnant, she should not have the operation unless the D&C is for the purpose of an abortion. Pre-op: What happens before surgery?Before a D&C, the same general recommendations as for other outpatient procedures apply. It is recommended that the patient take nothing by mouth (food, water, etc.) for at least 7 hours before the scheduled operation. Often, the doctor will see the patient the day before surgery to discuss the procedure and the potential complications in greate... Recommended Reading Related to Dilation and Curettage (D&C)What is menopause?Menopause is defined as the state of an absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. The menopausal transition starts with varying menstrual cycle length and ends with the final menstrual period. Perimenopause means "the time around menopause" and is often used to refer to the menopausal transitional period. It is not officially a medical term, but is sometimes used to explain certain aspects of the menopause transition in lay terms. Postmenopause is the entire period of time that comes after the last menstrual period. Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary (female gonad), is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries produce eggs (ova) and female hormones such as estrogen. During each monthly menstrual cycle, an egg is released f... Other Related Dilation and Curettage ArticlesEmergency Contact for Southfield
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