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By betterlife | Nov 25, 2005

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D and C without general or local anesthesia

Hi! I would like to know if it is a normal practise to have D and C (scraping of uterus) done in a doctor's office without general or local anesthesia? Thank you for your input!

Tags: anesthesia, Health, Women's, D and C, Reproductive Health, Women's Health, biopsy, hysterectomy, Pain, procedure, uterus, years

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Bonnie40

Nov 26, 2005

Yes it seems to be a normal practice. I had a D&C and uteran biopsy without any pain meds. they had someone in the room to hold my hands so I could not get up. I have to have a hysterectomy on Monday.

lmroswell

Nov 26, 2005

I had a D & C without anesthesia years ago, which I consider to be a form of barbarism. I have asked many women who have had the same procedure and 98% of them have been with anesthesia, in a hospital. The reason they do not (can not) give anesthesia for this procedure in a doctor's office, is that in an office, they are limited to what type of pain meds they can administer, by law. Granted, it is not a complicated procedure, and the pain is negotiable for some, but, I HIGHLY recommend that you have pain medication for it. Not only is it emotionally taxing, but the pain is real, albeit for a short time. If possible, go to the hospital, as an out patient. If not an option, ask lots of questions...Best of luck...

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