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PCOS & Endometrial Cancer: Can We Prevent It?

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PCOS & Endometrial Cancer: Can We Prevent It?

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Case Description

This session explores the link between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the increased risk of endometrial cancer, focusing on early identification and preventive strategies. Through case-based discussion, we will examine the hormonal and metabolic factors contributing to endometrial hyperplasia...

Case Summary

  • PCOS increases the risk of endometrial cancer by approximately 2.74 times due to prolonged exposure of the endometrium to unopposed estrogen. This is primarily caused by the anovulation commonly associated with PCOS.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Pankaj Desai

Dr. Pankaj Desai

Consultant Gynecologist, Janani Maternity Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat

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