Can endometrial cancer patients become pregnant?

Written by Du Rui Xia

Obstetrics

Updated on September 02, 2024

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After the occurrence of endometrial cancer, it is not possible to become pregnant. This is because, after pregnancy, a woman's immunity decreases, and her resistance to illness declines. This will affect the woman's health and may exacerbate the condition of endometrial cancer. Additionally, women with endometrial cancer, even if they become pregnant, may experience miscarriages as the embryo cannot develop normally, and even many harmful symptoms might occur, affecting the woman's health. Therefore, women with endometrial cancer should take contraceptive measures to prevent unintended pregnancies.

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Does endometrial cancer cause bleeding every day?

In the early stages of endometrial cancer, the symptoms may only present as irregular vaginal discharge, which could be serous or bloody in nature. In advanced stages of endometrial cancer, irregular vaginal bleeding occurs, which can vary in amount and may not occur daily. This can also be accompanied by lower abdominal pain. Through an ultrasound, thickening of the endometrial lining or a mass in the uterine cavity can be seen, containing rich blood flow. It is essential to undergo a curettage and pathological examination to confirm if it is endometrial cancer. It is crucial to maintain good hygiene practices, avoid staying up late, pay attention to rest, timely diagnose at hospitals, and develop a healthy routine in daily life.

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How to stop bleeding from endometrial cancer.

In cases of bleeding in endometrial cancer, treatment generally relies heavily on a large amount of progesterone, along with some hemostatic drugs. Additionally, it is advised that patients with endometrial cancer undergo prompt surgical removal. Treatment should also be combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy based on biopsy results, to provide a comprehensive approach. Using medication to stop bleeding only achieves a palliative effect and cannot completely cure the disease. Endometrial cancer significantly impacts women's health. Therefore, the condition should not be allowed to progress, and surgery should be performed as soon as it is discovered. (The use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Stage IB endometrial cancer treatment

Endometrial carcinoma Stage IB refers to tumors localized to the body of the uterus, where tumor infiltration is less than half of the myometrium. Surgical treatment is feasible for this stage and involves a slightly extensive total hysterectomy coupled with bilateral adnexectomy. During the surgery, a frozen section pathology test should be conducted. If the pathology report from the frozen section indicates special types of endometrial-like cancer, including papillary serous adenocarcinoma, clear cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, carcinosarcoma, and undifferentiated carcinoma, additional procedures are required. Moreover, if enlarged para-aortic or common iliac lymph nodes are palpated during the surgery, lymphadenectomy of the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes should be performed.

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Early symptoms of endometrial cancer

When endometrial cancer occurs in women, it first manifests as abnormal proliferation of the endometrium, increased endometrial surface area, and increased secretions, which can increase the pressure inside the uterine cavity, leading to lower abdominal pain in women. Most women can tolerate this pain, but it tends to worsen during vigorous activities or sexual intercourse. Vaginal discharge may become watery and increase. Additionally, some women may experience increased menstrual flow or irregular vaginal bleeding. Over time, this can lead to blood loss anemia in women, manifesting as dizziness, fatigue, and changes in appetite.

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Causes of Endometrial Cancer

Patients with endometrial cancer generally have factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity that induce the condition. They are more prone to developing endometrial cancer. Furthermore, endometrial cancer is divided into hormone-dependent and non-hormone-dependent types. Hormone-dependent endometrial cancer occurs when there is an excess of estrogen produced in the body without sufficient counteraction by progesterone, leading to excessive growth and proliferation of the endometrial lining. When this growth becomes uncontrolled, it can lead to cancer. Non-hormone-dependent endometrial cancer is not caused by hormonal factors and its development is more complex. Additionally, the pathology type of non-hormone-dependent endometrial cancer is also quite unique.