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Why Is Dilation And Curettage Required For Treatment Of Irregular Periods?

Hi, I'm a 45 year old woman. I've never had children, but at my most recent GYN visit, I told the dr I was having irregular periods (2x's a month on average over the last 3 months). She recommended a D&C. Is this something I should be concerned about, and will it put in into full-blown menopause?
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As a physician i would like to tell you that D&Cs are commonly performed for the diagnosis of gynecological conditions leading to 'abnormal uterine bleeding' to resolve abnormal uterine bleeding (too much, too often or too heavy a menstrual flow) to remove the excess uterine lining in women.

I would like to tell you that it will help you regulate your irregular menstruation and it will not directly put you in full blown menopause.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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Why Is Dilation And Curettage Required For Treatment Of Irregular Periods?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As a physician i would like to tell you that D&Cs are commonly performed for the diagnosis of gynecological conditions leading to abnormal uterine bleeding to resolve abnormal uterine bleeding (too much, too often or too heavy a menstrual flow) to remove the excess uterine lining in women. I would like to tell you that it will help you regulate your irregular menstruation and it will not directly put you in full blown menopause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.Abhijeet