HYSTEROSCOPY WITH D&C

IN SHERMAN, TX — UTERINE BLEEDING, POLYP & FIBROID CARE

Find and treat the cause of abnormal or heavy bleeding

A hysteroscopy with D&C (dilation and curettage) lets your surgeon look inside your uterus with a thin camera and gently remove tissue for testing or treatment. At G. DeAn Strobel, MD, PA in Sherman, TX, the team uses this common procedure to find and treat the causes of abnormal, heavy, or postmenopausal bleeding, and to remove growths like polyps or fibroids. If you have been told you may need a D&C, or you are searching for uterine polyp removal near me in the Texoma and North Texas area, we are here to help. Call or text 903-957-0275.

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What is a hysteroscopy with D&C? This is an operative (surgical) procedure with two parts. First is the hysteroscopy: your surgeon slides a thin, lighted tube called a hysteroscope through the vagina and cervix to see inside the uterus. Second is the D&C (dilation and curettage): "dilation" means gently opening the cervix; "curettage" means removing a thin layer of tissue from the lining of the uterus, which can be tested in a lab. (Note: our office also offers a simpler in-office hysteroscopy on its own; this page is the operative version done with a D&C.)

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Why it is done? Your provider may suggest it for abnormal or heavy uterine bleeding (to find and often treat the cause), postmenopausal bleeding (any bleeding after menopause should be checked to rule out serious causes, including cancer), uterine polyps or fibroids (small growths that can cause bleeding or cramping may be removed), and to take a tissue sample (biopsy) for diagnosis.

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What happens during the procedure? It is usually short — often 10 to 30 minutes — and you go home the same day. You will likely receive anesthesia so you stay comfortable. Your surgeon opens the cervix a little, looks inside with the hysteroscope, and removes tissue or growths. Small instruments may be used to take out a polyp or fibroid.

Recovery. Most people feel back to normal within a day or two. Mild cramping and light spotting for a few days is common. Use pads instead of tampons, and follow your team's advice about rest, baths, and intercourse. Call if you have heavy bleeding, a fever, or strong belly pain — these are not typical.

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When do you get the results? If tissue was sent to the lab, results usually take up to a week. Our office will call you to review results and next steps. Questions? Call or text 903-957-0275.