The cancer few women know.

Prevention

Is there anything I can do to prevent uterine cancer?

We still do not know what causes uterine cancer.  Therefore, there is no good way to prevent it.  However, you can lower your risk of uterine cancer by doing the following:  controlling your weight with exercise and a healthy diet, eating a low-fat diet that has multiple servings of fruits and vegetables and only small amounts of red meats, controlling your blood pressure and having yearly pelvic exams and pap smears.  Also, be sure to report any unusual vaginal spotting or bleeding to your doctor.  If you are taking hormone replacement therapy, consult your doctor and follow his or her instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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