Womb cancer
The most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the vagina, although most people with abnormal bleeding don't have cancer.
Bleeding may start as light bleeding accompanied by a watery discharge, which may get heavier over time. Most women diagnosed with womb cancer have been through the Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) , so any vaginal bleeding will be unusual.
In women who haven't been through the menopause, unusual vaginal bleeding may consist of:
Less common symptoms include pain in the lower abdomen (tummy) and pain during sex.
If womb cancer reaches a more advanced stage, it may cause additional symptoms. These include:
If you have postmenopausal vaginal bleeding , or notice a change in the normal pattern of your period, visit your GP.
Only1 in 10 cases of unusual vaginal bleeding after the menopause are caused bywomb cancer, so it's unlikely your symptoms will be caused by this condition.
However, if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, it's important to get the cause of your symptoms investigated. The bleeding may be the result of a number of other potentially serious health conditions, such as:
Other types of gynaecological cancer can alsocause unusual vaginal bleeding, particularly cervical cancer .
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Cancer of the womb (uterus) is a common cancer of the female reproductive system that often causes abnormal vaginal bleeding.
The most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the vagina, although most people with abnormal bleeding do not have cancer.
It's not known exactly what causes uterine (womb) cancer, but there are certain things that can increase your risk.
You should visit your GP if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding. While it's unlikely to be caused by womb cancer, it's best to be sure.
Surgery is the main treatment for womb cancer, although different methods can be used depending on your personal circumstances.
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