The full form of DNC in medical is Dilation and Curettage. Also abbreviated as D&C, DNC is a surgical process wherein the narrow, lower section of the uterus is stretched to enable the uterine lining to be worn out with a curette to eliminate irregular tissues from the uterus. Healthcare providers usually perform DNC to treat and find out specific uterine conditions, including heavy bleeding, or to clear the uterine lining after an abortion or miscarriage.
In dilation and curettage, the doctor utilizes a small or surgical device named a curette, a suction device to eliminate uterine tissue. This procedure may be performed to stop heavy bleeding or prevent infection by cleaning out tissues, removing a tumor that has formed due to a molar pregnancy, treating heavy bleeding, and opening the cervix or uterus.
However, there have been no serious complications with DNC. Some risks are as follows:
Talk to your healthcare provider if you experience dizziness, fever, bleeding, cramps lasting longer than 48 hours, foul-smelling discharge, pain, or other health conditions.
Other full forms of DNC