UPDATE (February 8, 2023, 2:02 P.M. We talked to three experts, including gynecologic oncologists and the study’s lead author.
“More research is needed before firm recommendations can be made.”
That doesn’t mean you should ignore the findings entirely, though.
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“It hasn’t been fully explained why that’s happening, but it’s definitely being observed.”
And for this study, too, hormonal disruption seems to be behind the increase in risk.
Here, preventative measures you’re able to take from the experts.
Tweak your lifestyle
Relatively speaking, a relaxer’s impact is minimal.
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Speaking of physical activity: Even going for more walks may help blunt your risk.
Occasionally, it can be picked up on a Pap smear.
If that happens, your doctor may order an endometrial biopsy or a transvaginal ultrasound to scope things out.
