23/08/2026
7 MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR UTERINE CANCER
1. High estrogen exposure — often associated with obesity, because fatty tissue can produce estrogen.
2. Older age — the risk increases, especially after age 50 and after menopause.
3. Early menstruation or late menopause — longer lifetime exposure to estrogen may increase risk.
4. Reproductive factors — never having been pregnant may be associated with a higher risk.
5. Certain medical conditions — including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS).
6. Genetic factors — a family history of uterine, ovarian, or breast cancer, or inherited conditions such as Lynch syndrome.
7. Certain hormone therapies — especially estrogen therapy without progesterone after menopause, depending on the situation.
✨ Knowing the risk factors can help you recognize when it’s time to talk to a doctor. Early awareness can make a difference.