women s health issues
Cancer of the Uterus
Prevention of Uterine Cancer
No measure can prevent endometrial cancer from developing. However, the risk of getting endometrial cancer can be decreased by minimizing or avoiding conditions and activities thought to increase the risk. For example, obesity increases the risk of endometrial cancer. Thus, losing weight, exercising regularly, and eating a healthful diet may be helpful. Also, medications or herbal products that containestrogenshould not be taken alone. They should be taken with a progestin. 