Early in life, men may have higher rates of
bladder cancer because women's sex hormones are acting as a protective factor for women against the development of this
disease. Brigham and Women‘s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
researchers believe this may be the only explanation why men are diagnosed with bladder cancer in far greater numbers
than women. Once a woman becomes postmenopausal, and experiences the subsequent drop in estrogen levels associated with
menopause, her risk level for bladder cancer begins to match the same rate as it is for men. For women who smoke, the
risks are even greater, as the contributing causes to bladder cancer are smoking and inflammation. Bladder dysfunction
and urinary tract infections, a common malady for postmenopausal women, causes inflammation of the bladder.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
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Sex hormones may protect women from bladder cancer
Early in life, men may have higher rates of
bladder cancer because women's sex hormones are acting as a protective factor for women against the development of this
disease. Brigham and Women‘s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
researchers believe this may be the only explanation why men are diagnosed with bladder cancer in far greater numbers
than women. Once a woman becomes postmenopausal, and experiences the subsequent drop in estrogen levels associated with
menopause, her risk level for bladder cancer begins to match the same rate as it is for men. For women who smoke, the
risks are even greater, as the contributing causes to bladder cancer are smoking and inflammation. Bladder dysfunction
and urinary tract infections, a common malady for postmenopausal women, causes inflammation of the bladder.
