There is no set time for the return of a menstrual cycle after a D&C.
A D&C can be done for many reasons, including to remove tissue after a miscarriage and also to diagnose and treat abnormal bleeding.
Some women may see a return of their menstrual cycle in as soon as 4 weeks after a D&C but for others it may take longer. If you have concerns about the timing of your cycle you should speak with your health care provider.
The Kasai procedure treats biliary atresia by allowing bile to flow again. This surgical procedure connects the liver to the small intestine. It does not cure the problem. In some cases the Kasai procedure is not effective, and a liver transplant is necessary.
An orchiopexy is a minor surgical procedure used to treat undescended testis. The procedure, performed while the baby is unconscious under general anesthesia, involves a small incision being made in the baby's groin, at which point the surgeon locates the undescended testicle. It is then pulled down into the scrotum and anchored into place with stitches. The surgery can be performed either conventionally, or by laparoscopy, which minimizes the size of the incision. Either way, the procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis and recovery time is generally quick.
In some cases of rectal cancer, you will need a colostomy as part of treatment. A colostomy is a procedure in which your doctor forms and opening in your abdominal wall and attaches the end of your large intestine to this opening to remove waste. Your doctor will also remove the part of your rectum that is infected with cancer. If your doctor is able to leave the end of the rectum in tact, this can usually be rejoined with the end of the large intestine, and you will not have to live with a colostomy permanently. However, when rectal cancer grows very close to the anus and the end of the rectum has to be removed, a colostomy can be a permanent solution.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the most popular surgery for men with enlarged prostate, but it also carries the greatest risk of unwanted side effects and complications. It involves cutting out a portion of the prostate using a long tube inserted into the urethra. After the operation, you may experience temporary bleeding or infection, but permanent damage may occur as well. Permanent loss of bladder control occurs in as many as 3% of those who undergo the procedure, while another 5% or more have permanent erectile dysfunction. One in 10 men who have TURP surgery need to get the surgery again within 10 years. Procedures that use other methods of removing portions of the prostate have fewer side effects and less recovery time but also provide the least amount of relief from symptoms of enlarged prostate.
Vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery that treats disorders of the retina and vitreous.
The retina is the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye. The vitreous is the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye.
The vitreous is removed during vitrectomy surgery and usually replaced by a saltwater solution.
Dilation and curettage (also known as a D&C) is a minor inpatient or outpatient procedure to diagnose and treat menorrhagia (heavy periods) and other conditions.
The surgeon dilates a woman's cervix and inserts a thin, spoon-shaped instrument to scrape off a sample of the lining of the uterus or to remove the portion of the internal lining that's causing the bleeding. A D&C can treat uterine polyps and fibroids, two common causes of heavy periods.
A D&C is also performed to diagnose why a woman is having difficulty getting pregnant or to remove uterine lining after a miscarriage.
The procedure has some risks, including potential injury to the uterus and cervix, and, rarely, scar tissue on the uterine wall and infection.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure. It is sometimes performed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, though surgery is generally recommended only after other treatments fail. In this surgery, tissue from the back of your mouth and your throat is removed. If indicated, the tonsils and adenoids might also be removed. The goal of this surgery is to stop snoring by removing objects that vibrate in the throat.