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Do poly-cystic ovarian syndrome and endometrial cancer show the same symptoms?

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Dr. John Geisler answered

Endometrial cancer: No, the most common symptom of endometrial cancer is postmenopausal bleeding. The most common symptom of pcos is lack of a period or irregular periods.

Dr Hoover agreed

Answered 8/24/2013

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A member asked:

Do poly-cystic ovarian syndrome and endometrial cancer show the same symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Geisler answered

Dr Hoover agreed

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