The difference between uterine fibroids and uterine cancer

Because the location of the disease is the same or the symptoms are similar, people often confuse the disease. For example, uterine cancer and uterine fibroids are actually different diseases. They are relatively easy to distinguish through careful identification. So what is the difference between uterine cancer and uterine fibroids? And what kind of diseases are these two? Let's briefly introduce them below.

The first is uterine cancer, which is a common cancer in the female urinary system and a disease that occurs in the uterine wall. The incidence rate is very high and is more common in middle-aged women. The main causes are factors such as sexual life, age, sexually transmitted diseases, and cervical inflammation. In addition, smoking can also increase the chance of the disease. Uterine fibroids are the most common malignant tumor in the female reproductive organs. They can occur at any age. The cause of the disease is still very complicated. Studies have found that there is a certain relationship with the level of estrogen. From this aspect, the two diseases are very different.

From the symptom point of view, the symptoms of uterine cancer are not obvious in the early stage, and then vaginal bleeding will gradually appear, mainly manifested as irregular menstrual cycles, and some have vaginal discharge and lower abdominal distension and pain. If it invades other parts, pyometra may occur. Most patients with uterine fibroids are asymptomatic, mainly manifested as abnormal uterine bleeding, and some have symptoms of compression, pain, and excessive leucorrhea. The most serious ones are infertility and miscarriage. These are all common symptoms of uterine fibroids. From this point of view, uterine cancer and uterine fibroids are actually not very different.

Regarding the difference between the two diseases, we first need to understand the essence of the symptoms and their causes. The causes of uterine cancer and uterine fibroids are completely different, and their characteristics are also different. One is cancer and the other is a tumor. However, it should be noted that both symptoms need to be taken seriously. Both of them are serious conditions and require proper medical care.