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• Endometrial Cancer
  '''Endometrial Cancer''' ...rium]], the inner lining of the [[uterus]]. It is also known as '''uterine cancer'''.
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• Uterine Cancer
  == Uterine Cancer == '''Uterine Cancer''' (pronounced: yoo-ter-in kan-ser) is a type of [[Cancer|cancer]] that begins in the cells of the [[Uterus|uterus]]. The uterus is a hollow
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• Uterine serous carcinoma
  ...y 10% of cases but responsible for a significant proportion of endometrial cancer deaths. ...ous fluid, a clear, watery fluid. "Carcinoma" is a term used to describe a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
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• Uterine cancer
  == Uterine Cancer == ...ːˈtɪərɪn ˈkænsər/), also known as '''endometrial cancer''', is a type of [[cancer]] that begins in the cells of the [[uterus]]. The uterus is a hollow, pear-
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• Uterine bleeding
  ...al hyperplasia|endometrial hyperplasia]], [[Endometrial cancer|endometrial cancer]], and [[Miscarriage|miscarriage]] or [[Ectopic pregnancy|ectopic pregnancy ...may include tests such as [[Ultrasound|ultrasound]], [[Endometrial biopsy|endometrial biopsy]], and [[Hysteroscopy|hysteroscopy]].
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• MSI-H-Cancer
  |Term=MSI-H-Cancer ...lls that have a high number of mutations (changes) within microsatellites. For example, a microsatellite test that shows mutations in 30% or more microsat
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• Lynch
  ...[[cancer]] syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition to different cancer types. This syndrome is named after [[Henry T. Lynch]], the physician who f ...e of the condition and its primary manifestation in the form of colorectal cancer without the presence of numerous polyps.
  2 KB (268 words) - 03:54, 4 February 2024
• Levormeloxifene
  ...t was under development for the treatment of [[osteoporosis]] and [[breast cancer]], but was discontinued due to safety concerns. ...d due to an increased risk of [[venous thromboembolism]] and [[endometrial cancer]].
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• Endometrial ablation
  == Endometrial Ablation == ...hun) is a medical procedure that is used to remove (ablate) or destroy the endometrial lining of a woman's uterus. This procedure is typically performed to treat
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• Gynaecologic cytology
  ...reproductive system. It is primarily used for the detection of [[Cervical Cancer]] and other abnormalities in the female reproductive system. ...rom the cervix and examined under a microscope. Other procedures include [[Endometrial Sampling]] and [[Vaginal Smear Test]].
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• Endometrial biopsy
  |Term=Endometrial biopsy |Type=Cancer terms
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• Promegestone
  ...thetic [[progestogen]] that is used in [[hormone replacement therapy]] and for [[gynecological]] disorders. ...th [[estrogen]]s, to prevent [[endometrial hyperplasia]] and [[endometrial cancer]].
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• Megestrol acetate
  ...te stimulant]] and in the treatment of [[endometrial cancer]] and [[breast cancer]]. ...the words "megas", meaning "great" in Greek, and "strol", a common suffix for synthetic [[steroids]]. "Acetate" refers to the acetic acid ester that is f
  2 KB (269 words) - 11:47, 10 February 2024
• Benzestrol
  ...e for a variety of indications, including menopausal symptoms and prostate cancer, but is now rarely used due to its association with health risks. ...ashes and vaginal dryness. It was also used in the treatment of [[prostate cancer]] due to its ability to suppress testosterone production. However, its use
  2 KB (237 words) - 22:49, 5 February 2024
• Allenestrol
  ...ol''', is a synthetic, nonsteroidal [[estrogen]] that was used in the past for a variety of estrogen-responsive conditions. It is no longer marketed and h ...tion of [[osteoporosis]] and in the treatment of certain types of [[breast cancer]].
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• Bazedoxifene
  ...t is also used in combination with [[conjugated estrogens]] as a treatment for menopausal symptoms. ..."Baze-" is an arbitrary designation, while "-doxifene" is a common suffix for drugs in the SERM class, indicating their function as estrogen receptor mod
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• Phenestrol
  ...opause]] and certain types of breast cancer. However, due to its potential for causing serious side effects, it is no longer used in medical practice. ...henestrol has also been associated with an increased risk of [[endometrial cancer]].
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• Multiple hamartoma syndrome
  ...may also develop [[thyroid disease]], [[breast cancer]], and [[endometrial cancer]]. ...caused by mutations in the [[PTEN gene]]. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that helps regulate [[cell growth]] and [[cell division]].
  2 KB (236 words) - 04:05, 12 February 2024
• Hexestrol
  ...-est-rol) is a synthetic, nonsteroidal [[estrogen]] that was formerly used for a variety of indications but is not currently in common use due to its adve ...primarily used in the treatment of [[menopausal]] symptoms and [[prostate cancer]]. It was also used in the prevention of [[miscarriage]] and in the treatme
  2 KB (253 words) - 20:17, 5 February 2024
• Methallenestril
  ...toms and certain types of [[breast cancer]]. However, due to its potential for causing serious side effects, it is no longer used in medicine. ...larities]], and an increased risk of [[thromboembolism]] and [[endometrial cancer]].
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