Infertility and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer in the women's health initiative.

Leslie V FarlandKimberly E LindCynthia A ThomsonNazmus SaquibAladdin H ShadyabPeter F SchnatzRogelio Robles-MoralesLihong QiHoward StricklerDorothy S LaneGayathree MurugappanDenise J RoeHolly R Harris

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2024)

These findings suggest that infertility may be modestly associated with future risk of postmenopausal breast cancer due to age at first pregnancy and highlight the importance of incorporating reproductive history across the life course into breast cancer analyses.

Keyphrases

breast cancer risk
polycystic ovary syndrome
public health
bone mineral density
pregnancy outcomes
quality improvement
preterm birth
metabolic syndrome
climate change
skeletal muscle