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Stratford 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 Stratford * Ob/Gyn of Fairfield County LLC  Ob/Gyn of Fairfield County LLC  Ob/Gyn of Fairfield County LLC  Ob/Gyn of Fairfield County LLC  Ob/Gyn of Fairfield County LLC  Ob/Gyn of Fairfield County LLC  Kenneth A Thomas MD  Mill Hill Medical Consultants  Women's Health Care  Women's Health Care  Optimus Health Care Inc  Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Group PC  Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Group PC  Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Group PC  Seton Women's Health Center  Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Group PC  Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Group PC  Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility Group PC  Fairfield County Women's Health  Fairfield County Women's Health  Ob/Gyn Physicians PC  Womens Health Care of Milford  Ob/Gyn Physicians PC  Southern Connecticut Women's Health Care  Milford Ob/Gyn  Southern Connecticut Women's Health Care  OB/GYN Specialty Group  OB/GYN Specialty Group  OB/GYN Specialty Group  OB/GYN Specialty Group  OB/GYN Specialty Group  OB/GYN Specialty Group  OB/GYN Specialty Group  Women's Health Center  Valley Ob/Gyn  Women's Health Center  Women's Health Center  Anthony G Santomauro MD  Summit Medical Center  Anthony G Santomauro MD  Anthony G Santomauro MD  Joseph A Cuteri MD  Southwest Community Health Center  Robert A Zikaras MD  Surgi Clinic  Alliance For Women's Health  Andrew R Herzog MD  Womens Medical Group PC  Alliance For Women's Health  Alliance For Women's Health  Alliance For Women's Health  Connecticut Fertility Associates  Alexander A Carrese MD  Womens Quality Care  Center for Womens Health & Midwifery  Scott A Vander Vennet MD LLC  Womens Healthcare of Trumbull  Womens Healthcare of Trumbull  Womens Healthcare of Trumbull  Womens Healthcare of Trumbull  Womens Healthcare of Trumbull  Affiliates in Women's Care  Affiliates in Women's Care  Avery Center For Obstetrics & Gynecology  Avery Center For Obstetrics & Gynecology  Avery Center For Obstetrics & Gynecology  Avery Center For Obstetrics & Gynecology  Avery Center For Obstetrics & Gynecology  Neelima Kaushal MD  Judy L Boslow MD  Women's Obstetrics and Gynecology  Greater New Haven Ob/Gyn Group PC  Greater New Haven Ob/Gyn Group PC  Greater New Haven Ob/Gyn Group PC  Greater New Haven Ob/Gyn Group PC  Cynthia M Ronan MD  Southport Women's Healthcare  Southport Women's Healthcare  Asis Medical Associates  Urmila Bhuvanesh MD & Brian Rigney MD  OB/GYN of North Haven PC  OB/GYN of North Haven PC  OB/GYN of North Haven PC  OB/GYN of North Haven PC  Urmila Bhuvanesh MD & Brian Rigney MD  Obstetrics Midwifery & Gynecology LLP  Obstetrics Midwifery & Gynecology LLP  Asis Medical Associates  Asis Medical Associates  Asis Medical Associates  Hillhealth Center Ob/Gyn  Center for Womens Health & Midwifery  Thomas J McNamee Jr. MD  Department of Women's & Children's Services  Hospital of St Raphael Ob/Gyn  Private Ob/Gyn Associates  Hospital of St Raphael Ob/Gyn  USF Harborside Medical Center OB/GYN  Philip M Sarrel MD  Roslyn Chosak MD Stratford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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 Stratford
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