Early symptoms of uterine cancer?

summary

Usually called uterine cancer, actually refers to endometrial cancer (endometrial carcinoma), also known as uterine cancer, occurs in the endometrial epithelium, the vast majority of adenocarcinoma. The incidence rate is the most common cancer in the female reproductive system. It is the fourth most common cancer in women. It is more common in women aged 50-60 years, and often occurs after menopause. In recent years, the incidence rate is increasing worldwide. It can be transferred to many parts of the body: from the uterus down to the cervical tube, from the fallopian tube up to the ovary; It can also infiltrate into the tissue around the uterus; Or through the lymphatic system and blood circulation to distant parts of the uterus. Let's talk about the early symptoms of uterine cancer

Early symptoms of uterine cancer?

1. Vaginal bleeding is mainly manifested as irregular menstrual cycle, inter menstrual bleeding and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, the amount is generally small. Those who are not yet postmenopausal may have increased menstruation, prolonged menstruation or menstrual disorder.

2. Vaginal discharge is mostly bloody fluid or serous secretions, with infection, purulent discharge and stench. Patients with abnormal vaginal discharge accounted for about 25%. Abdominal pain and other cancer involving the uterine cavity, can cause empyema, abdominal pain and spasmodic pain. Late infiltration of surrounding tissue or nerve compression can cause pain in the lower abdomen and lumbar spinal cord. Anemia, emaciation and cachexia may occur in the late stage.

3. Early endometrial cancer can be found no abnormality in gynecological examination. In the late stage, the uterus may be enlarged obviously, and there may be obvious tenderness when combined with empyema in the uterine cavity. Occasionally, there is cancer tissue prolapse in the cervical canal, and it is easy to bleed when touched. When the tumor infiltrates the surrounding tissue, the uterus is fixed or irregular nodules are touched beside the uterus.

matters needing attention

Popularize the knowledge of cancer prevention and have regular physical examination; Pay attention to the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal women's vaginal bleeding and perimenopausal women's menstrual disorder; Correctly grasp the indications and methods of estrogen application; People with high risk factors should be closely followed up or monitored.