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"Excess body fat, particularly abdominal fat, can lead to increased estrogen production, which fuels the growth of the uterine lining and can contribute to cancer development. "

In fact, approximately 57% of endometrial cancers in the United States are thought to be attributable to being overweight and obese.(NIH)

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Jul 23 10:43am

@njp515 @gravity3 I have read that obesity is a risk factor for endometrial cancer.

Mayo Clinic: Endometrial Cancer:

— https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometrial-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352461

When I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer my gynecologist said that I did not have the risk factors that he has seen in his other patients. In fact, I did have risk factors:

Never been pregnant
Menstruating for a longer period of time (I stopped menstruating at age 60)
Older age (I was in menopause)

I was not obese but this is a risk factor.

Does this information help to understand the risk factors associated with endometrial cancer?

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