History of infertility and risk of breast cancer: a prospective cohort study.

Leslie V FarlandSiwen WangJanet W Rich-EdwardsAudrey J GaskinsJorge E ChavarroYi-Xin WangRulla M TamimiStacey A Missmer

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2023)

Women with a history of infertility were at increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Older age at first birth and lower total parity explained approximately half of the association between infertility and risk of postmenopausal breast cancer.

Keyphrases

breast cancer risk
bone mineral density
polycystic ovary syndrome
physical activity
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
pregnant women
postmenopausal women
insulin resistance
body composition
childhood cancer