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D&C procedure after a Miscarriage
D&C, also known as dilation and curettage, is a surgical procedure often performed after a first trimester miscarriage. Dilation means to open up the cervix; curettage means to remove the contents of ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/dandc.html
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Upside: Very good overview of what a D&C procedure is, when performed, risks and outcomes
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Understanding miscarriage
What is a miscarriage? What causes a miscarriage? What kinds of things might put me at a higher risk for miscarriage? What are the signs that I might be having a miscarriage? What should I do if I ...
www.babycenter.com/0_understanding-miscarriage_252.bc
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Upside: Very detailed article on miscarriage including causes, symptoms and what to expect
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Dilation And Sharp Curettage D and C For Abortion - AOL Body
Surgery Overview - Dilation and curettage (D&C) uses a sharp instrument to remove tissue from inside the uterus. It is a rarely performed type of surgical abortion done in the first 12 weeks ( first ...
body.aol.com/procedures/dilation-and-sharp-curettage-dandc-for-abortion
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Upside: Excellent information on D&C including procedure details, risk and other considerations
Downside: Lots of scrolling
Is it easier to conceive after a D&C?
I have known several women who conceived two weeks after a miscarriage, or right after having a D&C. I can't figure out the correlation. Is this just a coincidence? A There is no documented evidence ...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pmiscarriage/0,,midwife_44nm,00.html
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Upside: Q&A on getting pregnant after a D&C
Downside: Limited depth; busy page
D & C for Early Miscarriage - What to Expect from D&C Treatment
for Pregnancy Loss A D&C, or dilation and curettage, is a common treatment for diagnosed miscarriages in the first trimester. The surgery helps to clear the uterus and end the physical aspect of ...
miscarriage.about.com/od/medicaltreatmentchoices/p/dandc.htm
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Upside: Good overview on D&C treatment, benefits, risks and more
Downside: Several ads
What is a D and C? (Dilation and Curettage)
A look at the surgical procedure known as D & C or dilation and curettage in pregnancy and miscarriage treatment.
pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancyloss/f/dandc.htm
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Upside: Good, short overview of D&C and its procedure
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D&C Dilation and Curettage
Common Diagnostic and Treatment Surgery Often used to diagnose or treat abnormal uterine bleeding, the D&C is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on women. Dilation and Curettage ...
womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery/a/d_and_c.htm
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Upside: Good overview of dilation and curettage procedure with some references to miscarriage
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D&C - Dilation and curettage
Definition: The medical procedure doctors use to end a pregnancy after diagnosing a miscarriage. The procedure involves dilation of the cervix and then scraping or vacuuming of the uterine lining, ...
miscarriage.about.com/od/miscarriageglossary/g/dandc.htm
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Upside: Basic definition of D&C
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Miscarriage
Spontaneous abortion (SAB), or miscarriage, is the term used for a pregnancy that ends on it's own, within the first 20 weeks of gestation.
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/miscarriage.html
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Upside: Very good article on causes, prevention and statistics related to miscarriage
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Miscarriage
This factsheet is for people who have had a miscarriage or for those who want to know more about them.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/miscarriage.html
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Upside: Article discusses miscarriage causes and symptoms
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