What it is
The main treatment is surgery to remove the womb, and often the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy may also be used.
Any bleeding after the menopause should be checked by a doctor, even if it is only spotting.
Common signs
- Bleeding after the menopause
- Periods that are heavier or happen between periods
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Pain in the lower tummy or pelvis
- A lump in the tummy
How it is usually diagnosed
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Hysteroscopy
- Biopsy of the womb lining
- CT or MRI scans to check spread
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Ultrasound and hysteroscopy reports
- Biopsy and histology reports
- Scan reports
- Oncology letters
- Surgical notes
Questions to ask your doctor
- What stage is the cancer?
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- What follow-up will I have?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Heavy vaginal bleeding with dizziness or fainting: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.