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Prolapsed uterus

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts A prolapsed uterus is when your uterus (womb) comes out of place and slowly drops down towards the opening of your vagina. Your pelvic organs (uterus, bladder and rectum) can prolapse when the tissues that hold them in place are stretched or weakened. Treatment will depend on the type and extent of the prolapse, and how much it affects your daily life. What is a prolapsed uterus? Your pelvic organs (uterus, bladder and rectum) can prolapse when the tissues that hold them in place are stretched or weakened. This is called ‘pelvic organ prolapse’. A prolapsed uterus is

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Endometrial cancer

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Endometrial cancer occurs when the cells of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. Common early signs of endometrial cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding, watery vaginal discharge, unexplained weight loss, difficulty urinating and abdominal pain. Treatment options include surgery (such as hysterectomy), radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy. It’s important you see your doctor about any abnormal or unexpected vaginal bleeding, so it can be checked as early as possible. What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer develops when the lining of the cells of the uterus — known as the endometrium — grows in an

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Cancer of the uterus

By Sama Mohamed

What is uterine cancer? Cancer of the uterus is also known as uterine cancer. It is when abnormal cells start to grow and multiply in the uterus (womb). The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. It sits at the base of the abdomen between the bladder and the rectum. In Australia, about 3,000 women get cancer of the uterus every year. There are several types of cancer of the uterus, depending in which part of the uterus the cancer occurs. Most are in the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Sometimes the tumour grows in the connective tissue (called uterine sarcoma).

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