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I'm 19 and have polycystic ovary syndrome. what are my chances of getting endometrial cancer?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Risk is higher: Although long term studies looking into risk of endometrial cancer in young adults with pcos are lacking, it is theoritcally possible that chronic unoppsed estrogen stimulation of the uterus can lead to increased risk for development of endometrial cancer. Talk with your doctor.

Answered 12/13/2014

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Dr. Frank Yelian answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It depends: It depends. Before i answer your question, i need to know following questions. 1. When have you been diagnosed with pcos? 2. How often you have your periods? 3. What is your bmi? 4. Have you been treated for pcos? If you diagnosed early, start regular exercise and loss weight, take ocp to regulate your period, your risk of endometrial cancer will be same as general population.

Answered 3/17/2013

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Endometrial cancer: Obesity, type ii diabetes, estrogen without progesterone, family history all put you at risk. Pcos affects the first 3. Birth control pulls and controlling weight can help you decrease risk.

Answered 12/9/2013

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