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Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
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- What Happens
- What Increases Your Risk
- When To Call a Doctor
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Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you have:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, especially if it occurs after menopause.
- Difficult or painful urination.
- Pain during intercourse.
- Pain in the pelvic area.
- Irregular bleeding while taking hormone therapy.
Symptoms of endometrial cancer can be mistaken for those of another condition, such as endometriosis.
Watchful Waiting
If you are concerned about your symptoms or think you may have an increased risk for endometrial cancer, call and make an appointment with your doctor.
Watchful waiting is not appropriate if you have symptoms that do not go away.
Who to See
Health professionals who can evaluate your symptoms and your risk for endometrial cancer include:
- Family medicine physicians.
- General practitioners.
- Gynecologists.
- Internists.
- Nurse practitioners.
- Physician assistants.
Doctors who can manage your cancer treatment include:
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 29, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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