Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus, which is called the endometrium. It is a disease where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in this area, leading to potential health issues. Full definition
«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)