Suction Curettage (Therapeutic Dilation & Curettage, D&C)

Home care

• If you have pain or cramping, use pain medicine as directed.

• If you have light bleeding, use pads instead of tampons. Change these as often as needed.

• Don't douche, use tampons, or have sex until your healthcare provider says it’s okay.

• Take showers instead of baths for 1 to 2 weeks.

Follow-up care

Follow-up with your doctor as directed.

When to seek medical advice

Contact your doctor right away if you have:

• A fever of 100.4ºF (38ºC) or higher, or as directed by your doctor.

• Heavy bleeding.

• Bleeding that lasts longer than 1 week.

• Pain or cramping that gets worse instead of getting better.

• Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina.

• Weakness, dizziness, or fainting.

• Passage of anything that resembles tissue from the vagina. If possible, save the tissue and bring it to the doctor.