JAKARTA - Endometrial cancer is one type of uterine cancer that often occurs in older women or has entered menopause. This is a type of cancer that grows in the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium).
Although it usually occurs in elderly women, now endometrial cancer is also found to occur in young women. This was conveyed by the Gynecological Oncology Consultant Gynecological Oncology Specialist, Dr. Reni Amdaya Julianti, Sp.OG, Subsp.Onk.
"Endometrial cancer is now starting to be found more, even the youngest patient I have ever dealt with is 25 years old. This shows that this disease is no longer just attacking older women," said Dr. Reni, when meeting the media at Pondok Indah Hospital, in the Menteng area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The main symptom of endometrial cancer is vaginal bleeding after menopause. However, in young women or those who have not yet reached menopause, the symptoms that appear are generally significant changes in menstrual patterns, such as very heavy bleeding and spots outside the menstrual schedule.
"If at a young age it starts with menstrual disorders, there may be no pattern," he said.
Not only that, endometrial cancer is often accompanied by additional symptoms such as light vaginal discharge or mixed with blood, pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen, pain during intercourse or when urinating, to an enlarged uterus.
The exact cause of endometrial cancer is not yet known. However, this condition is closely related to hormonal imbalances in the body.
Too much estrogen hormone and not balanced by progesterone hormone can trigger thickening of the uterine wall, which leads to cancer. There are also risk factors that increase women's exposure to endometrial cancer as follows.
- Used to taking drugs containing estrogen or stimulating estrogen- Overweight or overweight- Sedentary lifestyle or minimal movement- Infertility- Metabolic syndrome, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia- Genetic factors such as lynch syndrome or BRCA gene mutations
By knowing the symptoms and risk factors, women can be more vigilant and take preventive measures before endometrial cancer develops. If you experience the symptoms above, it is recommended to immediately consult a hospital.
The examination of endometrial cancer is generally initiated with a medical interview and physical examination. The definitive diagnosis of endometrial cancer is established through histopathological examination, which is an examination of a sample of body tissue taken through a biopsy.
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