Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. What are the symptoms of endometrial cancer?Doctor's answer:
Endometrial cancer patients in the very early stage may show no obvious symptoms, and the disease is often accidentally discovered during population surveys or other gynecological examinations. It is important to pay close attention in daily life to avoid missing the best opportunity for treatment.Symptoms of endometrial cancer:
(1) Uterine bleeding: Irregular vaginal bleeding in the pre- and post-menopausal period is a major symptom of endometrial cancer. It is usually a small to moderate amount of bleeding, rarely heavy bleeding.
(2) Vaginal discharge: Since adenocarcinoma grows within the uterine cavity, the risk of infection is lower than that of cervical cancer. Therefore, in the early stages, there may only be a small amount of bloody leukorrhea. However, if secondary infection or purulent discharge occurs later, a large amount of foul-smelling purulent bloody fluid may be expelled.