The nurse is caring for a patient who had an endometrial biopsy. The patient asks the nurse about the factors that decrease
Explanation
• Physical exercise is associated with a decreased risk of endometrial cancer.
• At least 1 year’s use of oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progesterone decreases endometrial cancer risk.
• Increased parity (having more children) and duration of lactation are associated with a decreased risk of endometrial cancer.
• Incorrect: Tamoxifen increases the risk of endometrial cancer in women who have gone through menopause. Tamoxifen is a drug used to prevent and treat breast cancer.
• Using estrogen alone (without progesterone) increases the risk of endometrial cancer in women who still have an intact uterus.