{"id":2922,"date":"2018-10-02T21:48:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T21:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=2922"},"modified":"2021-10-13T04:26:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T04:26:02","slug":"12-powerful-uterine-cancer-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/12-powerful-uterine-cancer-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Powerful Uterine Cancer Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Uterine cancer is one of the five most common cancers that women are diagnosed with, and it\u2019s one of the cancers that carry the harshest prognosis.<\/p>\n

Cancer Research UK estimates that more than 319, 000 women were reported to have been diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2012 around the globe \u2013 and that statistics exclude cases of women who never got to a doctor in time to be diagnosed.<\/p>\n

If you suspect that you might be suffering from uterine cancer, your first step is to take a closer look and document your symptoms as they happen. For some, it helps to keep a notebook of their symptoms over time \u2013 this is useful for their doctor when diagnosing what could be wrong.<\/p>\n

Your next step is to take your combined list of symptoms and visit a doctor: Cancer doesn\u2019t have to be a death sentence \u2013 but you have to spot symptoms early.<\/p>\n

1. Vaginal Bleeding<\/h3>\n

Bleeding<\/a> for a few days every month is normal for every woman \u2013 and we could even say that a few variations in your menstrual cycle can be considered completely normal if you have recently undergone drastic life changes or stresses that could cause it.<\/p>\n

But any form of vaginal bleeding \u2013 or lack thereof \u2013 that persists for a long time should give you a reason to visit your doctor. It could be nothing, or it could be a sign of an underlying condition such as endometriosis, which can lead to uterine cancer and infertility if it\u2019s left untreated.<\/p>\n

If you experience any vaginal bleeding that\u2019s outside of your normal cycle, then you have good reason to be concerned \u2013 at best, you\u2019ll have to make a couple of lifestyle changes in order to improve your health for the long haul, and at worst you\u2019ll have a chance to treat what\u2019s wrong with you before it gets any worse.<\/p>\n

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2. Vaginal Discharge<\/h3>\n

Abnormal vaginal discharge is one of the most common warning signs for uterine cancer; in fact, it\u2019s said to occur in approximately nine out of every ten diagnosed cases.<\/p>\n

Any kind of vaginal discharge is a sign that something could be wrong with your body \u2013 and it\u2019s not always something as drastic as uterine cancer, but it\u2019s never normal. If you experience vaginal discharge of any kind, then you should make an appointment with your doctor to try and root out the cause.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as an infection \u2013 yeast infections are common, and it just means that the pH levels of your body need adjusting; even something as simple as an allergy to washing powder can cause repeated infections<\/a> and lead to vaginal discharge.<\/p>\n

But, being such an extremely common symptom of uterine cancer at the same time, you should visit your doctor if you experience this at all \u2013 it can only be good for your health to treat the cause, and there\u2019s no time for stigma when your health is at stake.<\/p>\n

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3. Difficulty Urinating<\/h3>\n

Along with experiencing vaginal discharge, difficulty urinating can also be another common warning sign of uterine cancer. It\u2019s a very broad term to say \u2018difficulty urinating\u2019, and it can mean a couple of things within the context of diagnostics.<\/p>\n

It could mean that you feel like you have to urinate every half hour, though it generally leads to just a few drops; it can also refer to the fact that urination has become painful or uncomfortable in any way \u2013 women have described the associated feeling as everything from a burning sensation<\/a> to a pulling or tearing; your symptoms could be just as vast, and any difficulty with the process should be reported to your doctor, especially if it continues for a while.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not always uterine cancer \u2013 there are other things that could cause this symptom, including a routine bladder infection or yeast infection, both of which are usually easy enough to fix.<\/p>\n

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4. An Enlarged Uterus<\/h3>\n

The uterus<\/a> is the part of the female body designed to carry the fetus to term, and there are some types of uterine cancer that can affect the uterus only; uterine cancer can refer to several types of cancer, including of the womb (i.e. uterus) or any number of other parts of the reproductive system \u2013 and so there are a lot of associated symptoms depending on which body part is most affected.<\/p>\n

An enlarged uterus is a common symptom for women diagnosed with uterine cancer, and it\u2019s hard to spot because it tends to cause symptoms that are commonly associated with other conditions, such as discomfort and swelling, which could be a thousand other things: Yes, sometimes even doctors make this mistake.<\/p>\n

An enlarged uterus is something that can usually only be spotted during a sonar or pelvic exam, and it\u2019s part of why it\u2019s so vitally important to ensure you get to the doctor at least once every six months to make sure everything is in working order \u2013 even if you consider yourself in perfect health.<\/p>\n

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5. Changes in Bleeding<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not just changed in your menstrual cycle<\/a> that you should be looking out for as a possible symptom of uterine cancer \u2013 you should also be looking at the consistency of your bleeding.<\/p>\n

While this is something that makes most squeamish people cringe, it\u2019s a vitally important factor when it comes to your health \u2013 and it could tell you something important about your body that could need urgent medical attention before it mushrooms into a worse condition.<\/p>\n

While most women with uterine cancer report heavy bleeding or a sudden increase in bleeding \u2013 which most women assume are simply period cycles changing, but aren\u2019t \u2013 some don\u2019t report changes in bleeding at all, but will instead report discharge \u2013 or simply a watery menstrual flow, or one that contains more blood than usual.<\/p>\n

Symptoms can be different for everyone, so note all possible changes to your doctor during your next check-up, and make an appointment straight away if you can combine several of the symptoms listed here.<\/p>\n

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6. Spotting<\/h3>\n

There are plenty of different changes that can take place in your cycle \u2013 and there\u2019s another one that doesn\u2019t fall into the spectrum mentioned above, and might be ignored by the majority of women when it happens: Spotting.<\/p>\n

Spotting refers to very slight, well, spots of blood<\/a> \u2013 and it\u2019s sometimes normal before or after a menstrual cycle kicks in for the month. But it\u2019s not normal when it starts happening during other times \u2013 and a serious cause for concern if it becomes a symptom that recurs a few days or weeks later or doesn\u2019t go away at all.<\/p>\n

This can be called a change in bleeding like the ones that have already been talked about above, and definitely warrant a doctor\u2019s appointment to find the root cause: When it happens out of context, it could be pointing to a health condition as serious as uterine cancer, especially if this symptom happens in combination with any other ones at the same time.<\/p>\n

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7. Bleeding After Menopause<\/h3>\n

Uterine cancer affects the reproductive system directly, meaning that the changes in bleeding that have already been mentioned in this article stand as one of the most common symptoms experienced by all women who have been diagnosed \u2013 and it\u2019s where you have to pay the closest attention if you think that you might have a problem.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s one more change in your bleeding cycle that could be pointing to uterine cancer: A sudden event of vaginal bleeding even if your menstrual cycle has halted completely.<\/p>\n

Yes, you can still get uterine cancer if you are in menopause<\/a> (or past it), and it can still affect you even if you are on hormone treatments that have altered your menstrual cycle; any vaginal bleeding that doesn\u2019t feel right to you \u2013 even if you thought at first it could be your period \u2013 means you should visit your doctor to find the cause.<\/p>\n

Uterine cancer is a condition that\u2019s best diagnosed early on, and if it\u2019s caught at the right time by your doctor then it could mean the difference between life or death.<\/p>\n

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8. Pain During Sex<\/h3>\n

Pain experienced during sex \u2013 even any discomfort you have experienced during sex \u2013 is worth noting as a symptom of something. This means that you should always mention this to your doctor if the condition persists, and you should know that there\u2019s absolutely no reason to care about what your doctor might think if you ask.<\/p>\n

Pain during sex can be due to a variety of conditions; this includes vaginismus, but can just as easily include uterine cancer \u2013 and if you experience several symptoms<\/a> at once, see your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n

Since uterine cancer affects the reproductive system, this is a common reproductive symptom that goes along with it, and it could be pointing to much more serious problems with your health.<\/p>\n

There are many women who are too scared to bring up symptoms like these when in conversation with their doctor. Medical professionals have seen everything, so there\u2019s no need to be embarrassed or scared to ask \u2013 to doctors, those two things don\u2019t exist when talking to patients, so ask away.<\/p>\n

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9. Swelling with Weight Loss<\/h3>\n

The majority of women would probably think that sudden weight loss just meant the new diet they were on is working \u2013 but it\u2019s about a lot more than that, and if you see a sudden drop in weight that isn\u2019t consistent with your usual pattern, then it\u2019s cause for concern.<\/p>\n

Swelling and discomfort<\/a> are two very common symptoms experienced by women who have been diagnosed with uterine cancer \u2013 and these tend to go together. The trick is that with uterine cancer, these are usually combined with weight loss at the same time.<\/p>\n

Are you losing weight but gaining a belly? This could be a potential sign of swelling caused by uterine cancer, or symptoms that could lead up to it. You should never ignore these signs in conjunction \u2013 some women have even reported that the associated swelling makes them \u201cpractically feel pregnant when they aren\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

If this describes you, visit a doctor to find out what\u2019s been causing your symptoms.<\/p>\n

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10. Lower Back Pain<\/h3>\n

Lower back pain can be caused by a range of different health conditions, and none of them have to be directly related to your back. In most cases, back pain can be caused by things like the wrong posture, arthritis<\/a> setting in, or sometimes more drastic health conditions such as scoliosis (also known as curvature of the spine) \u2013 but that\u2019s not always the case.<\/p>\n

Lower back pain can also indicate symptoms pointing to kidney and liver problems, and when we\u2019re talking from a reproductive point of view, then lower back pain can indicate that you are suffering from a condition such as endometriosis \u2013 which can lead to uterine cancer if left untreated. It could even be a symptom that\u2019s pointing to uterine cancer itself.<\/p>\n

If you start to experience lower back pain, don\u2019t assume that it\u2019s necessarily your back \u2013 especially if any of the symptoms on this list line up.<\/p>\n

You should still watch your posture and bend with the knees, but see your doctor if this symptom persists or changes.<\/p>\n

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11. Loss of Appetite<\/h3>\n

A sudden loss of appetite<\/a> is almost always a sign that something is wrong with your body and it means that your body is trying to tell you something. It\u2019s a common symptom that can very well be experienced with other illnesses and disorders as well, including some mental health conditions such as depression, but the loss of appetite combined with some of the symptoms on this list could mean uterine cancer.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been losing the urge to eat, then you should see a doctor find out what could be causing this \u2013 and move to fix it as soon as you can. Yes, there are medications that can be prescribed as appetite stimulants \u2013 and used right your body won\u2019t know the difference and you can get back to a healthy eating routine.<\/p>\n

It can be managed, and if your loss of appetite is signaling something deeper, then it\u2019s best you make an appointment with your doctor sooner rather than later just to rule out any other causes.<\/p>\n

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12. Constipation<\/h3>\n

Constipation<\/a> is also another common symptom that women diagnosed with uterine cancer will experience \u2013 though it\u2019s commonly ignored as a symptom of uterine cancers just because it\u2019s such an extremely common symptom with other diseases and disorders, too.<\/p>\n

There are many symptoms of uterine cancer that can be similar to irritable bowel syndrome, for instance, just because these two systems are so closely related to one another \u2013 pressure or discomfort in one tends to irritate the other.<\/p>\n

If you have a history with uterine cancer in your family, you should automatically consider yourself a higher risk factor; the same is true if you have any diseases or disorders that can be associated with uterine cancers such as endometriosis.<\/p>\n

You shouldn\u2019t just visit the doctor when you think something is wrong \u2013 that way, diseases like uterine cancer only get spotted when it\u2019s too late. It\u2019s a condition far better diagnosed early on.\r\n

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