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The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, this layer is susceptible to cancerous lesions.

Endometrial cancer affects postmenopausal women and sometimes young women.

Among his numerous risks include:

* Early onset of menstruation
* Late menopause

* No pregnancies

* Hypertension

* Taking estrogen without medical supervision.

* History of breast cancer

some of its symptoms are:

* Bleeding after menopause

* Irregular menstrual cycles

* Pain in the pelvic area

this cancer is diagnosed by doing a few tests, including:

* Endometrial biopsy

* Vaginal ultrasound

this cancer is treated by performing a hysterectomy (surgery) plus salpingo-oophorectomy, the doctor determines whether it is necessary to radiotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery.

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