Symptoms
The most common symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause. Up to 20% of women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause will have endometrial cancer. 1 "Abnormal" bleeding means unexpected bleeding. If you are taking hormone therapy after menopause, you can expect some bleeding. But if you have irregular bleeding that continues for 3 months or more, call your doctor.
Abnormal bleeding in women older than 35 who have not started menopause may also be a symptom of endometrial cancer, though this is less common. In rare cases, an unexplained abnormal vaginal discharge may be an early symptom.
Symptoms of more advanced endometrial cancer include:
- Difficult or painful urination.
- Pain in the pelvic area.
- A pelvic lump.
- Weight loss.
Other conditions with similar symptoms include cervical cancer and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
