What are the abnormalities in the blood test for endometrial cancer

The main symptoms of endometrial cancer are abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, pain, and uterine enlargement. It is the most common gynecological malignancy in developed countries, with danger signs: irregular bleeding and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. It is usually diagnosed in the early stage and has a good treatment effect. It is divided into two types, type I is endometrioid adenocarcinoma (related to estrogen), and type II is non-endometrioid cancer.

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological tumor in developed countries. It has danger signs, is easy to detect early, and has good treatment effects.

How to detect endometrial cancer early?

Paying attention to abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most important thing. Do not diagnose irregular vaginal bleeding easily. Postmenopausal bleeding is one of the top ten cancer signals. Pay attention to the thickness and morphology of the endometrium. For postmenopausal women, the endometrium thickness should not exceed 5 mm, and for women of childbearing age, the endometrium thickness should not exceed 19 mm. Perform diagnostic curettage, selective hysteroscopy, uterine lavage fluid cytology, and tumor markers: CA125/HE4 in a timely manner.

How to prevent endometrial cancer?

Attach importance to cancer prevention publicity and surveys, and learn about cancer prevention knowledge. Pay attention to symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, and abnormal vaginal discharge; pay attention to a healthy lifestyle and maintain an ideal weight. Obese, hypertensive, and diabetic women should pay more attention; be cautious in dealing with abnormal vaginal bleeding during menopause. Do not subjectively assume that it is a disorder of sex hormone secretion and use medication for long-term conditioning; oral contraceptives may have a certain effect; estrogen replacement therapy should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor; do not take irregular drugs or supplements for a long time; promptly treat precancerous lesions and atypical endometrial hyperplasia.

Tumor marker testing once a year can detect abnormal vaginal bleeding in a timely manner, and ultrasound can detect endometrial abnormalities.