Obesity & Endometrial Cancer: What's the Hidden Connection? | Dr Praveen Kammar, Mumbai

Obesity and Endometrial Cancer: What’s the Link?
Studies show that 50–60% of patients with endometrial cancer are overweight or obese.

An increase of just 5 points in Body Mass Index (BMI) can raise the risk of endometrial cancer by over 50%.
Excess fat tissue converts androgens into estrogen, and prolonged unopposed estrogen exposure can lead to abnormal endometrial cell growth, a key factor in cancer development.

🔍 Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial in reducing this risk.

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