Prevention Of Endometrial Cancer

To reduce the risk of endometrial cancer, we recommend:

Talk to your doctor about the risks of hormone therapy after menopause. If you are considering hormone replacement therapy helps control the symptoms of menopause, talk with your doctor the risks and benefits. If you have not had a hysterectomy, only replace estrogen after menopause may increase the risk of endometrial cancer. When a combination of estrogen and progestin can reduce this risk. Hormone therapy to bring other risks, such as the potential increased risk of breast cancer, in order to assess the benefits and risks with your doctor.

Consider the use of birth control pills. Use of oral contraceptives for at least one year may reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. Risk reduction is designed for several years after stopping the pill. Oral contraceptives have side effects, although we can discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor.

Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity increases the risk of endometrial cancer, then work to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, increase your physical activity and reduce the number of calories you eat each day.

Exercise most days of the week. Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Try to exercise 30 minutes most days of the week. If you can exercise more is even better.