Cancer of the Uterus: Symptoms & Signs (Uterine Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cancer of the Endometrium)

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Alternate Names : Uterine Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cancer of the Endometrium

The most common symptom of this disease is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other symptoms include the following:

heavy periods

bleeding after intercourse

bleeding or spotting after 6 months of not having any periods, in a woman who is not taking hormone replacement therapy

a feeling of pelvic heaviness

unusual pain and cramping in the lower belly that is not related to menstruation

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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