Symptoms

Women with uterine cancer may experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, women with uterine cancer do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk with your doctor.

The most likely time for uterine cancer to occur is after menopause. The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, ranging from a watery and blood-streaked flow to a flow that contains more blood. Vaginal bleeding during or after menopause is not normal and is always a sign of a problem.

• Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, or discharge
  
  
• Difficulty or pain when urinating
  
  
• Pain during sexual intercourse
  
  
• Pain in the pelvic area