Uterine cancer is one of the most important cancers that affect the reproductive organs of women. It usually starts in the endometrium, the inner layer of the uterus. The main reasons that lead to this are:
Hormonal changes: The main reason is the imbalance of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the body. Decreased progesterone levels and increased estrogen can cause excessive growth of the uterine wall and cancer.
Obesity and lifestyle: Fat cells in the body produce the hormone estrogen. Therefore, estrogen levels are higher in obese people. This greatly increases the risk of uterine cancer.
Age and menstrual history: This disease is usually more common in women who have gone through menopause. The risk increases in those who started menstruating before the age of 12 and in those who experienced menopause after the age of 55, as the hormonal influence lasts longer.
Diabetes and high blood pressure: Studies suggest that women with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are at higher risk of developing uterine cancer. This is often associated with obesity.
Heredity and other health problems: If someone in the family has had uterine cancer or bowel cancer (Lynch Syndrome), there is a genetic risk of developing this disease. The risk of this disease is also slightly higher in women who have not had children.