Day theatre procedure
About this service
Hysteroscopy with D&C combines an examination of the uterus with removal of uterine lining tissue, performed in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic's on-site day theatre. The hysteroscopy allows your doctor to view inside the uterus directly using a fine camera, while the dilation and curettage, or D&C, removes tissue from the uterine lining, often for further laboratory analysis or to treat abnormal bleeding. Combining the two in one procedure means both diagnosis and initial treatment can often happen at the same time, which is more convenient than doing them separately.
It is carried out under anaesthesia, and most patients go home the same day once they have recovered. Your doctor will explain what was found and any next steps once results are available.
What to expect
- Your doctor explains why both examination and tissue removal are being done together.
- Under anaesthesia the camera is passed first, then the lining is gently scraped or sampled.
- Any tissue removed is sent for analysis so the cause of your bleeding can be identified.
- Some cramping and light bleeding afterwards is normal as you recover.
Who is it for?
You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:
- Abnormal or heavy uterine bleeding needing both diagnosis and treatment
- Retained tissue in the uterus after a previous pregnancy
- A doctor wants to sample and examine the uterine lining together
- Recurrent bleeding that has not responded to other treatment
Frequently asked questions
Why combine a hysteroscopy with a D&C?
Looking inside the uterus first shows your doctor exactly where the problem is, and the curettage then removes tissue for the laboratory or to treat the bleeding. Doing both together means one anaesthetic and one recovery rather than two.
When do results come back after hysteroscopy and D&C?
Tissue removed goes to the laboratory, and results typically take one to two weeks. Your doctor will go through them with you and explain whether further treatment is needed.
Is bleeding normal after hysteroscopy with D&C?
Light bleeding or spotting for up to a week is expected, along with period-type cramps for a day or two. Heavy bleeding, fever or foul-smelling discharge should be checked without delay.
For referring doctors
Referring gynaecologists can book combined hysteroscopy and D&C procedures through Eastgate Clinic's on-site day theatre in Windhoek, with anaesthetist support provided. Contact us to arrange theatre time.
Day theatre information for doctorsReady to book your hysteroscopy with d&c?
Choose a date and time online and we will confirm your appointment at Eastgate Clinic in Windhoek. Medical aid and private patients welcome.