If you have been diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia, it is natural to wonder, “What percentage of endometrial hyperplasia is cancer?” The important point is that endometrial hyperplasia is not the same as endometrial cancer. The risk depends mainly on whether the abnormal tissue contains atypia, or abnormal-looking cells. For endometrial hyperplasia without atypia, fewer than […]
Being told that you have endometrial cancer can leave you with many questions. One of the first is usually: “What stage is my cancer?” The stage of endometrial cancer describes how far the disease has spread. Doctors use this information, together with the cancer type, grade, lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI), and sometimes molecular findings, to
If you have endometriosis, you may have wondered whether it can eventually become cancer. It is an understandable concern, especially because endometriosis involves tissue similar to the lining of the uterus and can cause chronic inflammation. The important point is this: endometriosis is not endometrial cancer, and current evidence does not show that endometriosis directly
Living with endometriosis can mean dealing with much more than pelvic pain. Heavy periods, exhaustion, dizziness, and feeling weak can all become part of the picture. But could endometriosis actually be responsible for anemia? Yes, endometriosis can be associated with iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. One important reason is heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, which
Missing your period can be unsettling, especially when you already have endometriosis. You may naturally wonder, “Can endometriosis cause missed periods?” The answer is a little more complicated than yes or no. Endometriosis can affect your menstrual cycle and cause painful, heavy, or abnormal bleeding, but completely missing a period is not considered one of
Finding an ovarian cyst can be worrying, especially when you already have endometriosis. You may immediately wonder: can endometriosis cause ovarian cysts? Yes. Endometriosis can cause a specific type of ovarian cyst called an endometrioma. These cysts form when endometriosis affects an ovary and are often filled with old, thickened blood. They are also commonly
Feeling sick to your stomach around your period is unpleasant enough. But what if the nausea keeps showing up alongside pelvic pain, bloating, or painful bowel movements? Could endometriosis be behind it? Yes, endometriosis can cause nausea. Nausea is now recognized as one of the possible gastrointestinal symptoms associated with endometriosis, and the World Health
When your period suddenly becomes unpredictable, it is easy to wonder whether endometriosis is responsible. So, does endometriosis cause irregular periods? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Endometriosis can be associated with abnormal menstrual bleeding, including heavy or prolonged periods and bleeding between periods. However, consistently early, late, or missed
Back pain is often blamed on posture, exercise, aging, or a long day at a desk. But when the pain repeatedly appears around your menstrual cycle, another possibility deserves attention: endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. It commonly affects the ovaries, pelvic peritoneum,
Living with endometriosis can feel like your body is constantly running low on energy. You may wake up after a full night of sleep and still feel exhausted, struggle to concentrate, or notice that your energy disappears around your period. So, does endometriosis cause fatigue? Yes, endometriosis is associated with significant fatigue, and for some