JAKARTA - Endometrial cancer is a cancer that occurs in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). This cancer is one of the most common in women who have gone through menopause, but it can also attack younger women.
The exact cause of endometrial cancer is not yet known. However, there are various factors that increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer, one of which is an unhealthy diet.
Especially the diet that often consumes foods high in sugar and flour. This type of food can affect the menstrual cycle, which can have a negative impact on the endometrium.
"The pattern of eating sugar, flour, flour, can affect the menstrual cycle, so that menstruation is disrupted because the endometrium is thick," said Gynecological Oncology Consultant Gynecological Gynecology Specialist at Pondok Indah Hospital, Dr. Reni Amdaya Julianti, Sp.OG, Subsp.On, during a media meeting in Jakarta, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Foods that are high in sugar and carbohydrates can also trigger obesity to insulin resistance. If a woman has this condition, it can affect the balance of the estrogen hormone.
"Foods high in sugar and carbohydrates can also trigger obesity and insulin resistance. These conditions affect the balance of estrogen hormones so that the endometrium layer continues to thicken. If it lasts for a long time, the cells can turn malignant," he explained.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to limit the consumption of foods high in sugar to flour to maintain overall body health, especially endometrial health.
It is also recommended to do habits that can help reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. One of them is the use of combined contraceptive pills that contain progesterone hormones, so as to help balance estrogen levels in the body.
In addition, healthy food consumption must also be carried out, especially high-fiber foods. This is because these foods can maintain the balance of metabolism to control body weight.
"Fiber-rich foods make blood sugar levels more stable and help maintain hormonal balance. With that, a healthy diet has an important role in the prevention of endometrial cancer," he concluded.
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