What is metabolic syndrome?
It is a bunch of diseases that increase the risk of significant health problems.
These include:
High blood pressure
High blood sugar levels
High cholesterol
Obesity
Metabolic syndrome and endometrial cancer
Many women with endometrial cancer also suffer from metabolic syndrome.
Scientists have found a link between three symptoms of metabolic syndrome – obesity, diabetes and hypertension – and endometrial cancer.
This is called “triple endometrial cancer syndrome.”
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People affected by obesity are 3 times more more likely to develop endometrial cancer
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People with diabetes are twice as more likely to develop endometrial cancer
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People with hypertension are at increased risk of endometrial cancer
The relationship between obesity and endometrial cancer
Carrying extra weight can increase the amount of estrogen in the body, which can promote the development of endometrial cancer.
The relationship between blood sugar levels and endometrial cancer
The high-glucose environment found during diabetes can fuel endometrial cancer by allowing cells to grow and grow to be more invasive.
The link between hypertension and endometrial cancer
Scientists have determined that hypertension increases the risk of endometrial cancer, but they’re still investigating why.
Good news?
You can reduce your risk of endometrial cancer even when you might have metabolic syndrome.
Actions you possibly can take:
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Exercise often
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Eat a healthy weight-reduction plan
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Use hormonal contraception
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Breast-feed
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Treat obesity and hypertension
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Take antidiabetic medications to lower your blood sugar levels
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Schedule regular check-ups together with your doctor
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Get genetic testing done if there is a history of endometrial cancer in your loved ones
This educational resource was created with support from Karyopharm Therapeutics and Merck.
