Uterine Polyps Symptoms, Causes and More
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6. Risk Factors
Doctors don't know the exact cause of endometrial polyps, but they do know the condition's risk factors. Women who are obese have a greater chance of developing polyps. Also, women receiving Tamoxifen, a breast cancer treatment, have an increased risk.
Another possible medication-related cause is hormone replacement therapy. Women taking these drugs may be advised of the increased chances of uterine polyps. Individuals with a family history of Lynch syndrome or Cowden syndrome may also be more likely to develop polyps.
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