It also can occur if an undetected fibroid is cut during curettage. Most infections can be easily cured with antibiotics. Some can be very serious. If your doctor suspects this condition has developed, you may be asked to stay in the hospital for observation or further surgery. This can be caused by aggressive scraping or abnormal reaction to the scraping.
Thick scars can result, which can fill up the uterus completely.
Avoid alcohol and tobacco use. Many surgeons now recommend you stop taking any herbal supplements at least 2 weeks before surgery. For example, if you have high blood pressure that is not controlled, you may be put on a strict regimen in or out of the hospital to improve your blood pressure. Your doctor will insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina to hold the vagina wall apart. The doctor or assistant will then clean the inner and outer vagina, including the cervix with a cleaning solution.