When there is uncontrollable and rapid cell growth in the lining of uterus, Endometrial cancer usually occurs. This illness is deeply associated with older women (50-90 years old) especially during the menopause stage, or the absence of monthly menses that occurs usually when a woman reach 45-50 years of age. Good news is, this is highly curable if early detected or when the cancer is still inside the uterus. 93% of women that are diagnosed with this disease are treated and protected from it for approximately 5 years.

Up until this time, there are no specified causes of this kind of cancer. However, doctors have associated Endometrial cancer with imbalance of hormone estrogen and hormone progesterone in a woman’s body.

Estrogen is a hormone mainly produced by the ovaries that helps in regulating monthly menses, while progesterone is produce by placenta that is directly involved in preparing the uterus for pregnancy.

During menopausal stage, production of estrogen and progesterone in the body decreases, triggering the monthly menses to stop.

Below are the known symptoms of Endometrial Cancer.

1. Unusual vaginal discharge and/or bleeding not associated with menses. If you are having vaginal bleeding in between menses, it is highly advisable to see your OB-GYNE that can help you detect or prevent any gynecologic disorder even before it starts.

2. Pain or lump in the pelvic area – Self-examination plays a vital role in saving yourself from getting gynecologic disorder. A lump anywhere in the pelvic area or pain not associated with menstruation is the common symptoms of endometrial cancer.

3. Difficulty in urinating. This is symptom is usually connected with urinary track infection.

4. Weight loss.