Endometrial cancer begins in the layer of cells from the lining of the uterus. Endometrial cancer is also known as uterine cancer.

Symptoms of endometrial cancer are as follows:

• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Bleeding without periods
• An abnormal, watery, or blood-tinged discharge from your vagina
• Pelvic pain
• Difficult or painful urination
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Unexpected and rapid weight loss
• Weakness and pain in the lower abdomen, back and legs.

Following are some of the main causes of Endometrial Cancer:

• Changes in the balance of female hormones in the body.
• More years of menstruation. If menstruation occurs are the beginning of the 12 years. The more periods the patient has the more exposure the endometrium has to estrogen.
• As the patient gets older the risk of getting endometrial cancer increases.
• Obesity is the main cause of any disease. As obesity increases the risk of getting endometrial cancer increases.
• Women with breast cancer who take the hormone therapy drug tamoxifen have an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer.
• Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) is a syndrome that increases the risk of colon cancer and other cancers, including endometrial cancer.

Pelvic Examination:

During a pelvic exam, the Endometrial Cancer Doctor carefully inspects the outer portion of your genitals (vulva) and then inserts two fingers of one hand into your vagina and simultaneously presses the other hand on your abdomen to feel your uterus and ovaries.

He or she also inserts a device called a speculum into your vagina. The speculum opens your vagina so that your doctor can view your vagina and cervix for abnormalities.

Ultrasound Examination:

The transvaginal ultrasound technique is used to look at the thickness and texture of the endometrium and help rule out other conditions.

In this procedure, a wandlike device (transducer) is inserted into your vagina. The transducer uses sound waves to create a video image of your uterus.

Removing the sample of tissue for testing:

To get a sample of cells from inside your uterus, you’ll likely undergo an endometrial biopsy. This involves removing tissue from your uterine lining for laboratory analysis.

Endometrial biopsy may be done in your doctor’s office and usually doesn’t require anesthesia.

Endometrial cancer affects the lining of the uterus, and early detection is key to successful treatment. At SSO Hospital, our expert team of oncologists and gynecologists is committed to providing comprehensive care, from diagnosis to personalized treatment plans.