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Cindcurran, so sorry you're having difficulty.

Nothing beats hearing about other women's personal experiences, and I'm sure you'll get some here.

In the meantime, here's a link to understanding a D&C procedure. D&C stands for Dilation and Curettage, a procedure in which the uterine wall is scraped and the tissue that is removed is sent to a lab for examination. D&Cs are used to diagnose quite a few conditions, as well as commonly being done after miscarriage:

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/surgery/a/d_and_c.htm

And here's a Medscape page that talks about endometrial hyperplasia, the different kinds and degrees, and some treatment options.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/507187

Best of luck to you, and come back and tell us how everything goes.

September 26, 2008 - 9:33am

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