Endometrial cancer

Signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer

The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding:

• bleeding between periods;
• bleeding after having sex;
• periods that are heavier than usual;
• any vaginal bleeding in women past the menopause.

Early symptoms that occur in some cases are:

• pain during or after having sex;
• vaginal discharge;
• pain in the lower abdomen.

If womb cancer reaches a more advanced stage, it may cause additional symptoms. These include:

• pain in the back, legs or pelvis;
• loss of appetite;
• tiredness;
• nausea.

You should see you GP as soon as possible if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding.