What can cause cancer of the womb?
There is no clearly defined or known cause for cancer of the womb. It most commonly occurs in women between 50 and 64 and is very rare in women under this age group. Small increases in risk have been identified with women who have been through the menopause and taken oestrogen only hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There may also been a slight increase in risk for women who have taken the combined oestrogen/progesterone HRT for over five years. Women taking Tamoxifen, a hormone used in the treatment of breast cancer, may also be at a slightly increased risk. Symptoms of womb cancer The most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the vagina – especially in women who have passed through the menopause and stopped having periods. This irregular bleeding can be: Vaginal bleeding after the menopause Bleeding that is unusually heavy or happens between periods Vaginal discharge – from pink and watery to dark and foul-smelling If you experience any of the symptoms described, g
