A pelvic examination is frequently normal in the early stages of disease. This takes only a few minutes and may be followed by period-like cramps for 24 hours or so. An endometrial biopsy may assist in diagnosis. Any women on long term oestrogen replacement therapy are also at risk because the womb is sensitive to hormones and is stimulated by oestrogen. Modern HRT preparations, however, reduce this risk considerably.
Obese women are more at risk, especially after the menopause.
Early onset of a woman's period. If you have any abnormal bleeding, between periods, or after your periods have stopped, tell your doctor. According to some studies, the use of the Pill offers some protection against endometrial cancer. The type of treatment chosen will depend on the stage of the cancer, whether it has spread to other parts of the body, your age and overall condition. Radiotherapy - a radioactive implant that looks like a tampon is inserted into the womb to fight the cancer from the inside.