How common is bleeding between periods in womb cancer?

Womb cancer starts in the lining or muscle of the womb and may alter the way the lining sheds. Bleeding between periods, heavier periods, longer bleeding, or bleeding after menopause can be a presenting feature. These symptoms can also result from fibroids, polyps, hormonal changes, infection, medicines, or pregnancy-related causes. Bleeding alone cannot establish the cause, so an assessment is worthwhile even when the amount seems small.

Book an appointment for new or repeated bleeding between periods. Note when it happens, how long it lasts, whether it follows sex, and whether you have pain, discharge, or changes in your usual periods. A clinician may offer a pelvic examination, pregnancy testing, blood tests, imaging, or a sample from the womb lining. The exact plan depends on your age, symptoms, medical history, and menopausal status.

Seek urgent help for bleeding that is heavy, causes weakness or fainting, or occurs with severe pelvic pain. Arrange prompt assessment for any bleeding after menopause, repeated bleeding after sex, or bleeding with unexplained weight change, persistent pain, or unusual discharge. Earlier review helps identify the cause and choose appropriate care.

What could be causing my bleeding pattern? Do I need imaging or a womb-lining sample? How quickly should I receive the results? Which changes should prompt me to seek urgent help?