Signs and symptoms
... Endometrial cancer often develops over a period of years. Your first clue that something is wrong may be vaginal bleeding that''s uncommon for you. Most cases of endometrial cancer develop in postmeno...

Causes
... Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But sometimes this growth gets out of control — cells continue dividing even when new cells aren''t needed...

Risk factors
... The female reproductive system consists of two ovaries, two fallopian tubes, a uterus and a vagina. The ovaries produce two main female hormones — estrogen and progesterone. The balance between ...

When to seek medical advice
... Because endometrial cancer is more likely to be successfully treated the earlier it''s diagnosed, see your doctor if you experience any signs or symptoms of the disease — including vaginal bleed...

Screening and diagnosis
... If your doctor suspects endometrial cancer, you may be referred to a gynecologist — a doctor who specializes in conditions affecting the female reproductive system. The gynecologist or your prim...