Symptoms of endometrial cancer

The most obvious symptom of endometrial cancer is the presence of bleeding between periods or after menopause. Initially, the bleeding is bright but they then tend to become increasingly dark.

A priori obvious, this symptom may be more difficult to detect if it occurs early in menopause, a period characterized precisely by irregular bleeding.


 

What other symptoms that accompany cancer of the endometrium?

Of Menstruation longer than normal among menstruating women.

Of vaginal white or pink.

Pelvic pain in the lower abdomen.

Pelvic cramps or pelvic pressure.

Pain when urinating.

Pain during sex.

And finally, some women, a weight loss.

Many of these symptoms may raise another gynecologic disorder, it is always important to check a balance and find the exact causes of symptoms.
 

Can we prevent endometrial cancer?

Some preventive measures are common to most cancer.

Do not smoke, do not drink alcohol.

Physical activity regular.

Adopt a diet 'antiCancer "Limitation Saturated fatty acids (less animal products and industrial products), elimination of trans fats, lower glycemic index sugars high priority to complete forms (bread, rice, cereals ...), increase the share of fruit and vegetables, drinking green tea ...

And finally, a specific measure to cancer hormone: if hormone replacement therapyUse a treatment that also contains progesterone.