Health For Everone Q&A Women’s Health

What diseases are obese women prone to?

Asked by:Ana

Asked on:Apr 06, 2026 02:31 PM

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  • Stella Stella

    Apr 06, 2026

      female Body obesity not only affects appearance, but also affects the body healthy . Obese women are also prone to the following four diseases: disease , working women should pay more attention.

      1.breast cancer

      The occurrence and development of breast cancer are related to estrogen. In addition to part of the estrogen secreted by the ovaries, obese women can also produce considerable estrogen from adipose tissue. The higher the estrogen level, the more likely it is to develop breast cancer. Active weight control can help prevent breast cancer. (Editor’s recommendation: 10 ways women are most likely to get breast cancer: sleeping naked: keeping women away from breast cancer)

      2.ovarian cancer and Uterus Endometrial cancer:

      Obesity has been considered a high risk factor for endometrial cancer. Since most obese people may have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and endocrine hormone disorders, estrogen is the main factor inducing endometrial cancer. Menopausal women who are obese and suffer from this type of cancer The probability is higher. Therefore, once obese women have menstrual disorders, menopause Delayed menstruation or abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause should be treated promptly Hospital examine. (Editor's recommendation: Stress can stimulate women to develop ovarian cancer. Women who move regularly are less likely to develop ovarian cancer. Drinking green tea can prevent endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer "dislikes the poor and loves the rich")

      3. Ovarian insufficiency:

      Menopausal women who are obese in the lower abdomen, crotch, and buttocks should be alert to whether obesity is caused by low gonadal hormones. This obesity is related to ovarian function decline. When women enter menopause, the ovaries do not ovulate and cause functional problems. Menstrual disorders , at this time there may be heavy bleeding or the bleeding may not stop. When subcutaneous fat is converted into estrogen, it can easily cause delayed menopause. Collectively known as ovarian insufficiency. If such symptoms occur, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

      4. Infertility:

      Female infertility is mostly related to menstrual irregularities. In obese women, the fat stored under the skin can easily irritate the endometrium and cause irregular menstruation. At the same time, obese patients with endocrine disorders and hypothyroidism are also prone to infertility.

      To prevent this type of infertility, some experts believe that it is best for women to control their weight within plus or minus 10% of their standard weight.

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