Obesity, weight loss and gynecologic neoplasms: a narrative review

Women Health. 2022 May-Jun;62(5):372-383. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2022.2066747. Epub 2022 May 22.

Abstract

Obesity is a chronic metabolic condition affecting up to 40% of the adult population. Gynecologic neoplasms, such as those involving the breasts, uteri, and ovaries, are all associated with obesity, but data on whether weight loss could reduce cancer incidence, recurrence or mortality are still scarce. This article focuses on review the association between obesity and gynecologic cancer incidence and prognosis.

Keywords: Breast cancer; gynecologic neoplasms; obesity; ovarian cancer; uterine cancer; weight loss.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms*
  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female* / epidemiology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female* / etiology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / epidemiology
  • Prognosis
  • Weight Loss