What: A BMJ study found among 110,000+ women that those with endometriosis or uterine fibroids had a higher risk of premature death compared to women without these conditions. The increased risk was particularly linked to gynecological cancers, suggesting that these conditions may require more intensive long-term health monitoring. The findings highlight the need for awareness and proactive care for women with these diagnoses.
Key line: “After taking account of age and other confounding factors such as weight (BMI), diet quality, physical activity, and smoking status, endometriosis was associated with a 31% higher risk of premature death, largely driven by deaths due to gynaecological cancers. Uterine fibroids were unrelated to all-cause premature death, but were associated with a greater risk of death due to gynaecological cancers.”
Source: British Medical Journal // https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1065279