Womb Cancer Signs and Risk Factors.

Tonight I'd like to share with you a leaflet from Womb Cancer Support UK (WCSUK). This leaflet lists some signs to look out for with regard to possible womb/endometrial/uterine cancer, also some of the possible risk factors for developing womb cancer:

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As well as the signs listed above, any unusual discharge, spotting or bleeding after menopause should be reported to your Doctor/General Practitioner (GP) for further investigation; painful intercourse, bleeding after intercourse, a frequent need to empty the bladder - or difficulty doing so - should be reported both before and after menopause.

As well as the risk factors listed above, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is also considered a risk factor for womb cancer.

Please remember that pap/smear tests are designed to detect changes in the cells of the cervix rather than cells higher up in the womb cavity itself, so a negative smear test result does not rule out womb cancer. If abnormal symptoms persist after a negative smear test result, please ask for further checks to rule out the possibility of womb cancer.

Please remember that the information in my blog is not intended or implied to be a substitute for medical advice - please always consult your Doctor/healthcare provider.

Love Rose x

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