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Can cancer in the uterus cause irregular periods lasting over 7 days ?
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Yes: The first signs of uterine cancer are often abnormal vaginal bleeding, particularly after going through menopause. This requires urgently being seen by a gynecologist.
Answered 1/8/2013
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Vaginal spotting.: Technically, cancer in the uterus, primarily endometrial cancer, most often arises during the 6th and 7th decades, long after menopause. Thus it is not a period, but blood from the dysplasdtic/cancerous endometrium, that is seen as discharge or bleeding. Leukorrhea or a thick, whitish vaginal discharge is also often seen. If you or anyone you know has this, see your doctor soon for work-up & rx.
Answered 1/9/2013
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