Recently, Ms. Truong (60 years old, China) felt like it collapsed after knowing her diagnostic results: “I thought it was because I took good care of myself so my menstrual period was back aftermenopause.Whoever doubted that it was cancer. "
Regardless of skin condition or physique, Ms. Truong is the leader among her peers.When she did not mention her age, many people thought she was only over 40. Because her family was well -off, she was always ready to "pulse" for skin care and health.She has been menopause for 10 years but recently menstruation suddenly returned.Just surprised, she was a bit happy: Youth returned to her.
But deep in her heart, Ms. Truong still felt entangled: Menstruation lasted more than a dozen days of no continuous, time for irregular menstruation, so she was forced to carry sanitary pads every day.Unable to endure, she went to the hospital to expect the doctor to "adjust" her menstrual cycle shorter.
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Ultrasound B shows that: Ms. Truong's endometrium is about 10mm thick, solid tissue, large amount of blood.The doctor immediately be wary: Clinically, it is believed that the endometrium after menopause should be noticed if the endometrial thickness exceeds 5mm.According to Ms. Truong's description, unlike the dark red of the menstrual blood, her irregular menstrual blood color is bright red.
Making more diagnostic endoscopy, taking samples to check the pathology to clarify the condition of the endometrium, the doctor discovered that Ms. Truong had endometrial cancer.Receiving the diagnostic result, Ms. Truong mourned, not believing: “I am not in pain, no itching, nor did I feel physically uncomfortable.Others even say that I look healthy, how can cancer? ”.
When asked whether she would use any product or medical medicine containing estrogen or not, Ms. Truong remembered and stunned for a moment.She said her best friend reminded her that after menopause, the ovarian function of women decreased, the amount of estrogen secreted and the skin will aging faster.As soon as she heard this, she immediately started taking care of the ovaries regularly and used health care products to bring from abroad of relatives and friends every day.
Fortunately, Ms. Truong is still at the early stages of endometrial cancer and has not metastatic to other organs.After surgery, she was currently discharged from the hospital and no need for radiation and chemotherapy.
What is endometrial cancer?
The doctor explained: "Although using health care products containing estrogen is not the only cause of endometrial cancer, the relationship between these two issues is very tight.Excessive acceptance of health care products containing hormones for a long time can lead to abnormal development of endometrium and increase the risk of endometrial cancer. "
Endometrial cancer is one of the three most common malignant tumors in gynecological.It currently ranks second after cervical cancer and is the second most common malignant tumor in women.It is more common in postmenopausal women.Epidemic studies have found that people who are not pregnant, have not given birth, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, late menopause, external estrogen and genetic factors will increase the risk.Endometrial cancer muscle.Among them, about 80-90% of endometrial cancer depends on estrogen, the appearance and development of the disease is closely related to the level of estrogen in the body.
For postmenopausal women, the initial manifestation of endometrial cancer is mainly vaginal bleeding or secretion.Some menopausal patients still have abdominal pain, menstrual disorders are the most common symptoms.Most endometrial cancer patients can be detected and treated in the early stages, high survival rate.
The doctor reminded that firstly, women should develop good living habits, avoid obesity and do well the work of self -managing chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes;Secondly, comply with the principle of "early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment" and conduct periodic health examination. If there is abnormal bleeding, the hospital should be promptly required.
In particular, in daily life, estrogen supplements or supplements should not be used without consulting a doctor.
Source and photo: QQ, She Finds