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Symptoms of Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Symptoms of Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

The most common symptom of uterine cancer is abnormal bleeding, such as:

  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Bleeding after menopause

Other symptoms may be:

  • Belly or pelvic pain
  • A swollen belly
  • Bloating
  • Lack of hunger
  • Changes in bowel or bladder function

References

  • Endometrial cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Endometrial-Cancer. Updated February 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.
  • Endometrial cancer. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/endometrial-cancer. Updated October 21, 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.
  • Endometrial cancer. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/gynecologic-tumors/endometrial-cancer. Updated February 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.
  • Renaud MC, Le T, et al. Epidemiology and investigations for suspected endometrial cancer. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2018 Sep;40(9):e703.

Contributors

  • Elliot M. Levine, MD, FACOG
Last Updated:
2019-11-01

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