Endometrial Cancer - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

  • Vaginal bleeding and/or spotting in postmenopausal women.
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal menstrual periods.
  • Bleeding between normal periods in premenopausal women in women older than 40: extremely long, heavy, or frequent episodes of bleeding (may indicate premalignant changes).
  • Anemia, caused by chronic loss of blood. (This may occur if the woman has ignored symptoms of prolonged or frequent abnormal menstrual bleeding.)
  • Lower abdominal pain or pelvic cramping.
  • Thin white or clear vaginal discharge in postmenopausal women.

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