Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the
lining of the uterus (womb). Endometrial adenocarcinoma; Uterine
adenocarcinoma; Uterine cancer; Adenocarcinoma - endometrium;
Adenocarcinoma - uterus; Cancer - uterine; Cancer - endometrial;
Uterine corpus cancer Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer.
Although the exact cause of endometrial cancer is unknown,
increased levels of estrogen appear to play a role. Estrogen
helps stimulate the buildup of the lining of the uterus. Studies
have shown that high levels of estrogen in animals result in
excessive endometrial growth and cancer . Most cases of
endometrial cancer occur between the ages of 60 and 70 years,
but a few cases may occur before age 40. The following increase
your risk of endometrial cancer: - Estrogen replacement therapy
without the use of progesterone - History of endometrial polyps
Infertility (inability to become pregnant) - Infrequent periods
- Tamoxifen, a drug for br