Is There Any Link Between Uterine Myoma And Breast Cancer?

A study showed that women with a history of uterine myoma had a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer as compared to women without a history of uterine myoma. This association remained consistent irrespective of recent hormone use. The study results revealed that recent hormone use was not associated with the development of breast cancer in patients with uterine myoma. Introduction Uterine myoma affects more than 70% of women during their reproductive age.

Myoma is asymptomatic in nature, and in most cases, sonographic or pelvic examinations lead to its accidental diagnosis. Although the exact cause of myoma is not known, the researchers have demonstrated that estrogen and estrogen receptors are the primary inducing factors responsible for the development of uterine myoma. Early menarche and obesity are also known to increase the risk of uterine myoma. Worldwide, breast…