Uterine cancer (also known as endometrial cancer) is caused by unneeded cells that continue to grow and form a mass of tissue known as a tumor. This uncontrolled cell growth in the tissue can also metastasize by transferring or spreading from one organ of the body to another closely connected to it. The uterus (womb) is the reproductive organ in the female body.  The most common form of uterine cancer begins in the outer lining of the uterus known as the endometrium. Uterine cancer most often occurs after menopause.

Signs and Symptoms

Some of the signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer include:

• bleeding from the uterus
• abnormal bleeding or discharge from the vagina
• abnormal menstrual cycles
• anemia as a result of blood loss
• lower pain in the abdominal area
• whitish or clear discharge from the vagina

Causes and Risk Factors

There are a few factors that can place a female at higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. These include age, higher than normal estrogen levels, obesity, race, and the drug tamoxifen to name a few. Each risk factor is explained in further detail below:

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