Hormonal Pathology of the Uterus

Hormonal influences, both natural and iatrogenic, are implicated in the most frequent health issues of women.  Endometrial cancer is now the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and the industrialized world. This cancer is strongly related to hormonal and metabolic factors. In addition, breast cancer treated with hormone therapy (Tamoxifen) may, in some cases, be associated with uterine pathology. Hormone therapy is used to improve the physiological effects and counteract abn