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Perimenopause: Risk Factors and Treatment

Risk Factors Menopause is a normal stage in the life of a woman. But some women may occur earlier than others. Although not always conclusive, some evidence suggests that certain factors may predispose to early perimenopause, such as: Smoking: The onset of menopause occurs one or two years earlier in women smokers compared with nonsmoking [...]

PREVENTION AND RISK FACTORS

A study by British and French researchers has concluded that the use of the pill as a contraceptive may promote the development of cervical cancer. And it is that this drug does not prevent infection during sexual intercourse, from viruses such as human papilloma virus, or bacteria such as chlamydia, whose infection can lead to [...]

Diagnosis of Uterus Cancer

Diagnosis There are no screening tests for endometrial cancer in women with no symptoms. However, most women with endometrial cancer have symptoms when the cancer is in its early stages. There are several methods used to detect the presence of endometrial cancer. Endometrial biopsy: A test in which it is extracted and examined under a [...]

Who is at Risk of Endometrial Cancer?

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Approximately 2 to 3 women in 100 will have endometrial cancer during their lifetime. Endometrial cancer is rare in women under 40 years. The incidence of this cancer is higher in women around age 60. Some women are more likely than others (see [...]

Uterine Cancer

Other names: Uterine Cancer The uterus is a major female reproductive organ. It’s where a baby grows during pregnancy. There are many types of uterine cancer. The most common type begins in the Endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This cancer is sometimes called endometrial cancer. Uterine cancer symptoms include: * Vaginal bleeding or unusual [...]

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is? “Cervical Cancer” is a malignant tumor that grows in areas Cervical (cervix), which is an area in which female reproduction organ is the entrance to the uterus located between the uterus (uterus) and hole intercourse (vagina). This type of cancer occurs when cells in the area split an uncontrollable and become abnormal. [...]

Uterus Cancer

Uterus cancer is a malignant tumor of the endometrium (lining of the uterus). Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause, most often strike women aged 50-60 years. Cancer can spread (metastase) locally and to various parts of the body (cervical canal, fallopian tubes, ovaries, the area around the uterus, the lymph system or to other parts [...]