Red alert for women: If these two hormones present in your body go out of control, then breast cancer can occur. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Often we women ignore the small changes happening in our body by saying, “Oh, this is normal” or “It will happen due to fatigue”. We consider it to be normal that periods go back and forth, sudden weight gain or mood swings. But health experts are now giving a warning which every woman, irrespective of age, should listen to very seriously.

that’s a warning Hormonal ImbalanceDoctors believe that impaired balance of estrogen and progesterone hormones can directly increase the risk of breast cancer,

After all, what do these hormones do?

Let’s make it simple to understand. There are two main female hormones in our body named estrogen and progesterone.

• Estrogen: Its function is to develop the body and help the cells to grow.
• Progesterone: This keeps the growth of sales under control.

As long as these two work together as friends, all is well. But problems start when the body Estrogen levels increase too much And the progesterone that stops it decreases. In medical language it is called ‘estrogen dominance’.

What is its connection with cancer?

Experts say that when estrogen increases excessively, it starts ordering breast cells to multiply faster than necessary. When cells grow so rapidly and uncontrollably, this leads to tumor or cancer Can take the form of.

Which women are at greater risk?

Although hormones can go haywire at any time, there are some situations where the risk is higher:

1. Late Menopause: For women whose periods stop after the age of 55, their bodies remain exposed to estrogen for a longer period of time.
2. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Some medicines taken to reduce the symptoms of menopause increase artificial hormones in the body, which can increase the risk.
3. Obesity and Lifestyle: Extra fat in the body also produces estrogen. Therefore, overweight women should be cautious.
4. Late pregnancy: Planning your first pregnancy after the age of 30 also affects the hormonal cycle.

Symptoms not to ignore (Symptoms to Watch)

Having a lump in the breast alone is not a sign. Consult a doctor if you feel these changes in your body:

• Too many or too few periods.
• Persistent heaviness or pain in the breasts.
• Sudden extreme irritability or depression.
• Rapid hair fall or unwanted hair growth on the face.

What to do to avoid it?

There is no need to panic, just a little awareness is needed.

• Be active: Walk or exercise for 30 minutes daily, it balances hormones naturally.
• Right diet: Eat fiber rich foods and reduce junk food.
• Regular Checkup: Get yourself checked every year after the age of 30-35. If anyone in the family has a history of cancer, be even more cautious.