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Nowadays, obesity and excess weight gain have become a common problem, but after menopause this problem becomes even more serious. According to a recent study, overweight or obesity in women after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer. Actually, after menopause, the level of estrogen in the body of women decreases, in such a situation when the ovaries stop producing the hormone, the body starts producing it from fat tissue. If there is excess fat in the body then estrogen level also increases abnormally. This extra estrogen promotes the growth of breast cells which can later turn into cancer.
Risk of obesity and heart disease increases
According to a report by the World Health Organization, the risk of breast cancer increases significantly in women suffering from high BMI and heart disease. In this research, data of about 1.68 lakh women from Europe and Britain has been analyzed. When the study was started, none of them had cancer, diabetes or heart disease, but after about 11 years of follow-up, 6,793 women developed breast cancer after menopause. This research revealed that in women whose BMI was more than 25 and who were already suffering from heart-related diseases, this risk was found to be increased by 31 percent. According to this research, this risk was found to be increased by 13 percent in women who were not already suffering from heart related diseases.
How does body fat increase the risk of breast cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, after menopause, the ovaries stop producing estrogen. In this condition, the fat tissue of the body becomes the main source of estrogen. Therefore, the more fat there is in the body, the more the level of estrogen increases. At the same time, this increased hormone activates the breast cells again and again, which leads to the growth of abnormal cells. This process can later lead to breast cancer. Obesity also increases insulin resistance. When the body is unable to use insulin properly, its level in the blood increases. At the same time, high insulin levels have also been linked to many types of cancer like breast cancer.
How can we protect ourselves?
1. Keep weight under control- Obesity is the root of many diseases, that is why it is important to maintain a healthy BMI.
2. Do regular exercise- Women should walk, walk or exercise for at least 150 minutes a week.
3. Avoid alcohol and smoking- Women should avoid things like alcohol and smoking, because both of them increase hormonal imbalance.
4. Take healthy food- Women should stay away from processed food, sweet drinks and oily food items. So that weight remains under control.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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