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In a study published in Menopause, less than half of women report being counseled by their healthcare provider on postmenopausal bleeding.
Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. However, there are currently no screening tests for endometrial cancer. The disease is often detected at an early stage by symptoms such as abnormal and postmenopausal bleeding.
Despite its recognizable symptoms, research indicates that many women are unaware that postmenopausal bleeding is a key warning sign of the disease. When symptoms are diagnosed early, the 5-year survival rate of endometrial cancer is nearly 95%.
For this study, Dr. Meredith Wise and colleagues evaluated the knowledge of people assigned female at birth about endometrial cancer. 
Participants were also asked whether they had received counseling about postmenopausal bleeding and whether and when they would present for care after experiencing postmenopausal bleeding.
The survey had over 648 responses from participants recruited from a university research facility at the Minnesota State Fair. About 145 of the participants were postmenopausal.
The study revealed that about 63% of the participants identified postmenopausal bleeding as a symptom of endometrial cancer. However, the participants who answered correctly had a college education or higher and private insurance.
Furthermore, Dr. Wise and colleagues observed that less than half (46.5%) reported that their provider counseled them on postmenopausal bleeding. About 59% of the participants also reported that they would tell their health provider if they had postmenopausal bleeding after only one episode.
“This survey study highlights opportunities for improved patient counseling about abnormal and postmenopausal uterine bleeding as an early warning sign of uterine cancer. This is especially important given that the incidence and mortality rates of uterine cancer continue to increase and are notably highest in women of color,” says Dr. Stephanie Faubion, medical director for The Menopause Society.
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Source: <a href="https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240801/Study-Many-women-unaware-postmenopausal-bleeding-signals-endometrial-cancer.aspx">Medical News Net</a>
Journal: <a href="https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/abstract/9900/public_awareness_and_provider_counseling_regarding.358.aspx">The Menopause Society</a>

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The study revealed that 63% of participants identified postmenopausal bleeding as a symptom of endometrial cancer. However, they had a college education and private insurance.

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