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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 bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women and vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women is suggestive of endometrial cancer.

History and Symptoms

The symptoms of endometrial cancer include the following:

1. Early symptoms
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods
  • Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women
  • Vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women[1]
2. Advanced symptoms

References

  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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