Endometrial cancer - What is and its symptoms and how to cure and prevention

Endometrial cancer, causes malignant tumor in the cells that line the uterus - known as the "endometrium" (Endometrium), and not for cancers that affect other parts of the uterus, for example Kkhalaaa muscle. In this type of cancer is often diagnosed early, given that the process of infection characterized by bleeding in the non-appointment or menstrual bleeding in women after menopause, and this allows processed. Get the majority of cases of cervical cancer in the generation between 50 and 65 years, and only 5% of cases, the ages occur in women who were less than 40 years.

The early detection of cervical cancer a key factor, it is possible to save a life. Therefore, in the event of the appearance of symptoms of the disease, there is great importance to go to the doctor. But if there are many risk factors, it can lead to cervical cancer disease, it is advisable to consult a doctor about screening survey, for early detection of cervical cancer.

Symptoms of endometrial cancer

It is possible that the symptoms of endometrial cancer in the form of vaginal bleeding show, the lady who exceeded the generation of menopause, or bleeding for a long time during the menstrual period, or vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods?, Secretion is not bloody unnatural from the vagina, pelvic pain, pain during sexual intercourse , as well as lower weight without following a certain diet.

In case you receive one of these signs, it is best to go to the doctor. But it could be the reason for the appearance of these symptoms hostile injury or other causes non-malignant. It is better - in any case - to go for a consultation in order to allow better treatment in front, in case there was talk about disease endometrial cancer.

The causes and risk factors for endometrial cancer

There is in general, a permanent balance in our body, between the amount of cells that die and the amount of new cells, which are produced by the division, which replace those dead. But, when the division process is unattended, and the production amount is larger cells than it should, develop a cancerous tumor. It is possible that the spread of these cells up to other organs of the body, affecting its performance and damage the fabric you are. It is not clear so far, what are the exact mechanism by which produces uterine cancer, but it seems there is the close relationship between the height of the amount of the hormone estrogen (Estrogen) versus another hormone - progesterone is (Progesterone), and the emergence of these tumors.

There are several factors that lead to this lack of hormonal balance:

• The length of the period of fertiit: whenever the date for the earliest first menstruation, or the menopause generation in more delays, the more a woman is exposed to during her lifetime is greater than the hormone estrogen amounts.
• Number of pregnancies: It is not yet clear, what is the reason for this, but it seems that the high incidence of pregnancy reduces the risk of injury. During the pregnancy hormone estrogen levels are high, but the contrast, progesterone levels are also high. It seems that high levels of Alhormonan together reduces the risk of injury.
• Irregular menstrual cycle: irregular menstrual cycle refers to the improper high amounts of estrogen compared to progesterone, which leads to be women suffering from this disorder, exposed to during her lifetime, the largest of the hormone estrogen amounts.
• Obesity: The secretion of estrogen in the ovaries. But it also secreted by fatty tissue in the body. Therefore, the more fatty tissue in the body, the more estrogen had a higher level. The likelihood of injury of women who suffer from obesity disease, cancer of the uterus, up to double or triple women's risk is toxins.
• By estrogen hormone therapy: there are women receiving hormone therapy in order to reduce the symptoms of menopause generation. In case there was a need to receive hormonal treatment, it is important to be combined with progesterone.
• There are other factors, is linked to estrogen, increase the risk of injury, such as: Advanced Generation, injury, disease, breast cancer, ovarian cancer or bowel in the past and treatment by the drug "tamoxifen" (Tamoxifen).

Also, it is important to note that even if these risk factors were present, not necessarily (not necessarily) to develop endometrial cancer.

The diagnosis of endometrial cancer

The doctor in the first stage, conducting vaginal examination, which tries to recognize that there was a touch blocks or other change in the uterus. Well, it could be held Ultrasonic imaging (Ultrasound), where this examination provides the vision and measure the thickness of the uterus. In case of doubt the area as being infected, it is possible to take a biopsy (Biopsy) through which determine the characteristics of tissue cells under the command doubtful.

The treatment of endometrial cancer

There is no need after being diagnosed with cervical cancer disease, for further tests, in order to diagnose the type of tumor and the extent of its spread in the womb or in the whole area of the body.

In general, the treatment of endometrial cancer required surgical treatment, during which a hysterectomy, the ovaries, uterine tubes (Fallopian tube) and the lymph nodes in the region. Despite being a big step with broad influence consequences, but this therapy is the only treatment in many cases. Lymph nodes must be examined in the region, in order to ensure that the tumor has spread to it, and whether there is a need for other treatments. In cases in which tumor has spread in to the lymph nodes in the nearby area (local), and be no doubts that the tumor has spread to other places in the body, be a need for integration between surgery and radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy, by hormones progesterone or hormone-oriented glands genital (Gonadotropin) in large quantities.

Although hysterectomy is the best solution, but the hormonal treatment may have therapeutic potential for the young ladies, concerned to avoid a hysterectomy. This can be done if the tumor is still at an early stage, although the likelihood of continued survival and progress of the disease.

Despite the fear of the presence of metastases (Metastases) for cancer of the uterus, even if detected early, but effective treatment is very high up, where heal from cancer of the uterus about 95% of women.

Prevention of endometrial cancer

Although there is the possibility of preventing cervical cancer disease in the majority of cases, however, follow these steps, it is possible to reduce the risk of developing cancer of the uterus:

1. In the event was used to treat hormone replacement after menopause, there is a need to receive treatment combines estrogen and progesterone.
2. Use of oral contraceptives.
3. Maintain a healthy body weight and doing physical activity.