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Endometrial cancer history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The hallmark of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. A positive history of metrorrhagia in premenopausal women and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is suggestive of endometrial cancer.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
The symptoms of endometrial cancer include the following:
Early symptoms
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods
- Metrorrhagia in premenopausal women
- Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding [1]
- Postcoital bleeding
Advanced symptoms
- Polyuria and dysuria, If a tumor places pressure on the bladder or urethra
- Pelvic pain and dyspareunia
- Fatigue and unexplained weight loss
References
References
- ↑ Kong A, Johnson N, Kitchener HC, Lawrie TA (2012). “Adjuvant radiotherapy for stage I endometrial cancer”. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 4: CD003916. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD003916.pub4. PMC 4164955. PMID 22513918.
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