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Uterine / Endometrial Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment 

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Definition of uterine / endometrial cancer

What is endometrial / uterine cancer?

Uterine cancer is also known as endometrial cancer. Uterine cancer usually starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus, which normally sheds at menstruation. The uterus is part of the female reproductive system that carries the growing fetus.

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What are the symptoms of uterine / endometrial cancer?

  • Irregular periods
  • Postmenopausal bleeding
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Changes to bowel or bladder habits (i.e., urinary frequency)

What are the risk factors for uterine / endometrial cancer?

  • Getting older
  • Taking Estrogen without Progestin
  • Young age of first period or late menopause (after age 55)
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Inherited risk due to gene mutation (Lynch Syndrome)
  • Tamoxifen therapy
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (chronic anovulation)
  • Infertility

What are the preventative measures against uterine / endometrial cancer?

  • Use of birth controil pills or progestin IUD
  • Being physically active and staying at a healthy weight
  • If using estrogen, add progesterone to protect the lining of the uterus
  • Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) 

What should be discussed with my OBGYN?

  • Any abdormal vaginal bleeding, including bleeding with sex, bleeding between periods
  • Pelvic pain
  • The role of endometrial biopsy
  • If postmenopausal, discuss the risks of taking hormone replacement therapy
  • If you have a family history of cancer, ask if genetic testing for hereditary uterine cancer is needed.
  • The reasons for hysterectomy

What are the treatment options for uterine / endometrial cancer?

Women who have been diagnosed with or who have suspected endometrial / uterine cancer should be referred to a gynecologic oncologist for further evaluation to determine the optimal treatment option.

Uterine / endometrial cancer is most commonly treated with surgery, but some women will also need radiation therapy and/or chemptherapy. Our UCLA doctors are dedicated to providing patients with individualized care. So, depending on your age, the stage, size and location of your cancer, our expert team may use a combination of treatments in caring for you and your cancer.

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