Endometrial cancer history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]

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

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

↑ 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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[pmid22513918-1] 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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