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Metabolic Syndrome: A recent research conducted in India has given a big warning. In this research, it has been found that the risk of gynecological cancer i.e. cancer of reproductive organs in women with metabolic syndrome is much higher than that of normal women. These include cancer of endometrial, ovary, cervix, vagina and vulva. In such a situation, let us now tell you how the risk of cancer is increasing in women with metabolic syndrome and what has been revealed in the research.
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that increase the risk of heart problems, stroke and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed when a woman has at least three symptoms. These symptoms include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, low cholesterol and increased triglycerides. Experts say that the problem of cancer caused by metabolic syndrome is also increasing among the youth, especially those women who have polycystic ovary syndrome are at higher risk.
What is the connection between metabolic syndrome and cancer?
This research has been done by scientists from Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Reproductive and Child Health Research, Amrita Hospital in Kochi and MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. It is based on a meta-analysis of 25 research from many countries including India, United States, China, United Kingdom and South Korea. It has come to light that the risk of cancer is much higher in women with metabolic syndrome. It has been seen in research that the risk of endometrial cancer increases almost two times, the risk of ovarian cancer increases three times and the risk of cervix cancer increases almost two times. Apart from this, cross sectional and cohort studies have also found increased risk of all types of gynecological cancers, which makes it clear that metabolic syndrome is an important factor in reproductive organ cancer in women.
Why does the risk of cancer increase?
According to this research, insulin resistance, obesity and chronic inflammation due to metabolic syndrome create an environment in the body that promotes cancer. At the same time, high insulin level causes hormonal imbalance and accumulation of fat in the reproductive organs affects the health of the cells. Apart from this, according to WHO-IARC’s GLOBOCAN 2022 report, about 1.47 million gynecological cancer cases have been registered worldwide. The most common cancers found in India are cervix and ovary cancer. In which about 1.27 lakh cases of cervix cancer were reported in 2022, while in that year 80,000 women lost their lives due to this type of cancer.
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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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