How can I reduce the risk of endometrial cancer?

Healthy Weight

Successful management of one’s weight has general positive effects on hormone balance and cancer prevention.

Hormonal Contraceptives

Using birth control pills can actually reduce the risk of contracting endometrial cancer by a large margin.

Regular Physical Activity

Physically active people are usually not obese and research has indicated that physical activity reduces the likelihood of cancer.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Childbearing and breastfeeding could lower estrogen levels which in turn lower the development of cancers.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Talk with your doctor about the possibility of starting combined hormone therapy to offset dangers of estrogen only therapies.

Balanced Diet

This study, a diet low in animal fat and rich in fruits and vegetables may considerably reduce the risks of endometrial cancer.

Family History

Knowledge of your genetics can help prevent or catch endometrial cancer early by knowing what to avoid and what tests to take.