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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. A positive history of Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women and [[vaginal bleeding]] and/or spotting in postmenopausal women is suggestive of endometrial cancer. | |||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
*Abnormal | * Early symptoms | ||
*Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women | :* Abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods | ||
*[[Vaginal bleeding]] and/or spotting in postmenopausal women | :* Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women | ||
:* [[Vaginal bleeding]] and/or spotting in postmenopausal women | |||
*[[ | * As the tumor grows larger, patient may notice one or more of the following symptoms: | ||
* | :* Trouble urinating | ||
:* [[Pelvic pain]] and [[pain]] during intercourse | |||
:* [[Fatigue]] and unexplained [[weight loss]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The hallmark of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. A positive history of Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women and vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women is suggestive of endometrial cancer.
History and Symptoms
- Early symptoms
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods
- Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women
- Vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women
- As the tumor grows larger, patient may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- Trouble urinating
- Pelvic pain and pain during intercourse
- Fatigue and unexplained weight loss