Can endometrial cancer be detected early? Please pay attention to the screening of this disease

The uterus is an important part of the female body, and it can also exhibit abnormal conditions. Some diseases can pose serious harm to patients, and endometrial cancer is one of the serious diseases.

Symptoms of endometrial cancer

1. Abnormal menstruation. The most common type is irregular vaginal bleeding, which occurs frequently without cleaning, leading to a low initial bleeding volume. As the condition progresses, the bleeding volume increases, but it is rare to experience significant bleeding. Patients without amenorrhea have increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, and intermittent amenorrhea. Patients with irregular vaginal bleeding after amenorrhea are alert to the possibility of endometrial cancer.

2. Abnormal vaginal discharge. A small number of people may experience an increase in vaginal discharge, and early and late co infections like pale blood may result in pus like discharge and foul odor.

3. Pain. Generally, endometrial cancer does not cause pain, but in advanced stages, it can invade nearby organs and nerves, or cause compression symptoms due to the large size of the tumor, which may lead to lower abdominal pain, lower back, legs, and other areas of pain.

4. In the early stage of endometrial cancer, the abdominal mass is generally not palpable. When endometrial cancer combines with large uterine fibroids, or in the late stage, there is pus accumulation in the uterine cavity, which metastasizes to the pelvic and abdominal cavity to form a huge mass (ovarian metastasis, etc.), the abdomen may come into contact with the mass, which is generally solid, with poor mobility, and sometimes tenderness.

5. Late stage symptoms such as fever, general weakness, pale complexion, and anemia are called cachexia.

Early examination of endometrial cancer

1. The general survey of gynecological diseases shall be carried out regularly once a year, especially for those who are obese, have high blood pressure, or have diabetes, or have relatives who have had cancer at home.

2. People who are 55 years old and have not yet menopause should go to the hospital for examination, find the cause, and if necessary, undergo corresponding examinations under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Women over 40 years old with menstrual disorders and irregular vaginal bleeding should immediately seek medical attention and undergo necessary examinations such as vaginal ultrasound and diagnostic curettage to rule out endometrial cancer. Of course, women under the age of 40 also need to seek medical attention immediately in cases of menstrual disorders, irregular bleeding, etc.

4. Women who have experienced vaginal bleeding after more than a year of menopause, regardless of the amount, need to seek medical attention.