Endometrial cancer
Symptoms of womb cancer can include:
bleeding after the menopause
bleeding that is unusually heavy or persistent between periods
an abnormal vaginal discharge that might be pink
Heavy bleeding is a common symptom of many other conditions, such as:
endometriosis
fibroids
thickening of the womb lining (endometrial hyperplasia)
growths (polyps) in the womb lining
bleeding with no obvious underlying cause, also called dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Less common symptoms of womb cancer include blood in the urine (haematuria) with either a:
low red blood cell level (anaemia)
high platelet count (thrombocytosis)
high blood sugar level
Other symptoms of womb cancer may include:
tummy (abdominal) pain
a swollen tummy
bloating
a change in bowel or bladder habits
a new cough
Last reviewed: 09 Feb 2024
Next review due: 09 Feb 2027
You may hear womb cancer being called uterine cancer. The endometrium is the lining of the womb. Endometrial cancer is the most common type of womb cancer.
Being overweight or obese is one of the biggest risks of womb cancer in the UK. There are some other risk factors that can increase your risk of developing womb cancer.
You should see your doctor if you notice a change that isn't normal for you. Or if you have any of the possible signs and symptoms of cancer.
Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to womb cancer.
You have a number of tests to check for womb cancer. The tests you might have include an ultrasound scan and a womb biopsy.
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