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What Is Endometrial Curettage?

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What Is Endometrial Curettage? A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a D&C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix (lower, narrow part of the uterus) is dilated (expanded) so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) to remove abnormal tissues. Is dilation and curettage abortion? A D&C,

What Is Suction Abortion Called?

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What Is Suction Abortion Called? Suction abortion (also called vacuum aspiration) is the most common type of in-clinic abortion. It uses gentle suction to empty your uterus. It’s usually used until about 14-16 weeks after your last period. Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is another kind of in-clinic abortion procedure. What is a suction curettage procedure?