Open AccessImpact of metabolic syndrome on the risk of endometrial cancer and the role of lifestyle in prevention
Author(s) -
Alejandra Rocío Pérez-Martín,
Denisse Castro-Eguiluz,
Lucely Cetina,
Yadira Velasco-Torres,
Antonio Bahena-González,
Edgar Montes-Servín,
Ernesto González-Ibarra,
Raquel Espinoza-Romero,
Dolores GallardoRincón
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
bosnian journal of basic medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1840-4812
pISSN - 1512-8601
DOI - 10.17305/bjbms.2021.6963
Subject(s) - endometrial cancer , medicine , metabolic syndrome , dyslipidemia , obesity , insulin resistance , cancer , cancer prevention , incidence (geometry) , oncology , gynecology , bioinformatics , endocrinology , physics , optics , biology
Endometrial cancer is the second gynecological cancer with the highest global incidence. Among many associated risk factors, Among the risk factors, metabolic syndrome is an important and preventable one. It comprises a group of conditions that often occur together: central adiposity, hyperglycemia, arterial hypertension, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. This review aimed to describe the epidemiological and biological relationship between metabolic syndrome and endometrial cancer, focusing on the role of lifestyle in prevention. A literature search was carried out in the PubMed database. 4824 publications were screened, and 123 were included for this review. The association between metabolic syndrome and endometrial cancer has been described. Chronic adipose tissue inflammation and insulin resistance are involved in the development of obesity, particularly visceral adiposity. These changes promote the ideal environment for the development of endometrial cancer. Strategies based on lifestyle modifications may be effective for the prevention of metabolic syndrome and consequently endometrial cancer. Some of these modifications include adopting a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, depending to the accessibility of these foods for each region. Avoiding ultra-processed foods and increasing daily physical activity were also some suggested modifications. We propose that women be screened for metabolic syndrome to establish early treatment and to possibly prevent endometrial cancer. Clinical trials designed to prove the effect of lifestyle modifications on the prevention of endometrial cancer are needed.