In the 'Symptoms - Reproductive - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about non-menstrual bleeding:
 |
 |
 |
|
Do you have any vaginal bleeding that is not due to a menstrual period?
|
Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
| 1. |
"Don't know" |
|
|
| 2. |
"No" |
No unusual vaginal bleeding |
A risk factor |
| 3. |
"Occasionally" |
Unusual vaginal bleeding |
A risk factor |
| 4. |
"Frequently" |
Unusual vaginal bleeding |
A risk factor |
| 5. |
"Nearly constant" |
Unusual vaginal bleeding |
A risk factor |
|
|
 |
|
 |
Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
|
|
|
|
| Answers |
Condition |
Comment |
|
|
3 |
4 |
5 |
Endometrial Cancer |
(Women only) The most common sign of endometrial cancer is unusual bleeding from the vagina, especially bleeding that occurs after passing through menopause. |
|
|
|
|
|
GLOSSARY
Cancer
Refers to the various types of malignant neoplasms that contain cells growing out of control and invading adjacent tissues, which may metastasize to distant tissues.
Menopause (Menopausal)
The cessation of menstruation (usually not official until 12 months have passed without periods), occurring at the average age of 52. As commonly used, the word denotes the time of a woman's life, usually between the ages of 45 and 54, when periods cease and any symptoms of low estrogen levels persist, including hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and vaginal dryness. When these early menopausal symptoms subside, a woman becomes postmenopausal.
Menstruation (Menses, Menstrual, Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Cycles, Menstrual Flow, Menstrual Phase, Monthly Cycle)
The periodic discharge of blood, tissue fluid and mucus from the endometrium (lining of the uterus) that usually lasts from 3 - 5 days. It is caused by a sudden reduction in estrogens and progesterone.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
|
 |
|
|
