what are estrogen dependent tumors?
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Estrogen Dependent Cancers. Estrogen-dependent cancers include breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Studies of these cancers are discussed.
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Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign pelvic tumors in women. They are monoclonal tumors of the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium and consist of large amounts of extracellular matrix that contains collagen, fibronectin, and proteoglycan.
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['Infertility. Estrogen is one of the hormones your body uses to produce sperm. ... ', 'Gynecomastia. Increased estrogen can cause more breast tissue to develop than normal. ... ', 'Erectile dysfunction (ED). ... ', 'Slowed growth. ... ', 'Epiphyseal closure.']
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Menopause and itching Estrogen is related to the production of collagen, an essential building block of skin. Estrogen is also related to the production of natural oils that keep your skin moisturized. The lack of collagen and natural oils can cause your skin to become thin and itchy.
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Aromatase inhibitors lower estrogen levels by stopping an enzyme in fat tissue (called aromatase) from changing other hormones into estrogen. (Estrogen can fuel the growth of breast cancer cells.) These drugs don't stop the ovaries from making estrogen.
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Estrogens are natural hormones that are important in sexual development and other body functions. Higher amounts of estrogen in the blood are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in women after menopause. Researchers are studying a possible link to breast cancer before menopause.
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Ovarian carcinosarcoma, also known as a malignant mixed mullerian tumor (MMMT) of the ovary, is a rare, aggressive cancer of the ovary with characteristics of two types of cancer: carcinoma and sarcoma . Because women with this cancer often have no symptoms, more than half of women are diagnosed at an advanced stage.
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['Fibroids. Fibroids are benign tumors found growing in or around the uterus. ... ', 'Endometriosis. Endometriosis is the growth of uterine tissue outside of the womb such as in the ovary, bladder, fallopian tube or rectum. ... ', 'Adenomyosis. ... ', 'Heavy periods. ... ', 'Vaginal prolapse. ... ', 'Cancer. ... ', 'Pelvic inflammatory disease. ... ', 'Further Reading.']
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Fibroids need the hormone estrogen to grow. After menopause, a woman's estrogen levels decrease dramatically, which usually reduces the risk of developing fibroids. In many cases, fibroids actually shrink and cause fewer symptoms for women who have reached menopause.
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Epidemiological data. There is strong epidemiological evidence that etiology, pathogenesis, and progression of ovarian cancers are greatly dependent on the activity of estrogens. Furthermore, the balance between estrogen and progesterone is critical for the formation of ovarian cancers (22).
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Exercise can lower circulating levels of estrogen, the female hormone responsible for tumor proliferation in the estrogen-sensitive form of the disease. The most beneficial results have been shown in women who exercise and consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
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Many factors affect the risk of developing endometrial cancer, including: Obesity. Things that affect hormone levels, like taking estrogen after menopause, birth control pills, or tamoxifen; the number of menstrual cycles (over a lifetime), pregnancy, certain ovarian tumors, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
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Phytoestrogens – Phytoestrogens are derived from plants. They have a similar structure to estrogen but have a weaker estrogenic effect inside the body than other xenoestrogens. This subdued effect can decrease estrogenic activity and can be beneficial for healing estrogen dominance.
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The hormone estrogen: is responsible for the sexual development of girls when they reach puberty. controls the growth of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle and at the beginning of a pregnancy. causes breast changes in teenagers and women who are pregnant.
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The primary function of estrogens is development of female secondary sexual characteristics. These includes breasts, endometrium, regulation of the menstrual cycle etc. In males estrogen helps in maturation of the sperm and maintenance of a healthy libido.
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Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease, which means that the symptoms worsen with higher estrogen levels. Some people believe that estrogen dominance causes weight gain. This happens when the body produces too much estrogen, outweighing the progesterone.
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Some types need estrogen and progesterone to grow. Ovarian cancer. It can be affected by estrogen. Uterine or endometrial cancer.