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Uterine Cancer Prevention

Uterine cancer, also called endometrial cancer, is among the most common gynecological disorders in women. It affects the lining of the uterus and afflicts more than 35,000 women in the United States each year, causing the deaths of more than 6,000.

While the exact causes of the cancer remain unknown, researchers have identified its risk factors, or the features that enhance the risk of developing the condition. The best way of preventing uterine cancer is for women to acquaint themselves with its associated risk factors so they make every effort to avoid them.

Estrogen is a primary risk factor of uterine cancer and women with excess estrogen levels are at greater risk of developing the disease. Exposure to excessive estrogen due to diet, medication (tamoxifen or estrogen supplements) or obesity (fatty tissue increases the body’s production of estrogen) puts a woman at increased risk of the disease. It is essential that women monitor their estrogen intake and refrain from estrogen- amplifying drugs or diet. Estrogen based treatments should be the last resort.

Published medical studies have established a confirmed link between hormone replacement therapy HRT and uterine cancer. Women have been undergoing HRT for decades to subdue the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes.

It is imperative that women keep close tabs on their gynecological health. Women who are near their menopausal period are advised to get regular checkups. Parents of younger girls must scrutinize their menstrual cycles and consult health professionals for any bleeding pattern distortions. Women with a familial history of uterine cancer must get regular physical evaluations.

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