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Definition of «endometrial cancer»

Endometrial cancer refers to a type of cancer that originates in the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus. This form of cancer can occur when cells within the endometrium grow abnormally and out of control, forming tumors or masses. Endometrial cancer is often referred to as uterine cancer because it affects the uterus. It typically occurs in women who have gone through menopause due to hormonal changes that can cause the endometrium to thicken and become irregular.

Sentences with «endometrial cancer»

  • «In this study, an inverse association was observed between the risk of endometrial cancer for women with an MMR gene mutation and later age of menarche, increased parity, and use of hormonal contraceptives. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Although estrogen doses in oral contraceptives have decreased appreciably over the years, with pills in the 1960s typically containing more than double the estrogen dose of pills in the 1980s, the reduction in endometrial cancer risk was at least as great for women who used the pill during the 1980s as for those who used it in earlier decades. (sciencedaily.com)
  • According to the study from the U.S. National Cancer Institute, these trends were also observed for endometrial cancer as well. (health.com)
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