Question

A 23-year-old woman comes to the clinic for a Pap smear. After the examination, the client confides that her mother died of endometrial cancer 1 year ago and says that she is afraid that she will die of the same cancer. Which risk factor stated by the client after an education session on risk factors indicates that further teaching is needed?
1. Obesity
2. High-fat diet
3. Hypertension
4. Late-onset menarche

Answer 1

Answer:

4. Late-onset menarche

Explanation:

Endometrial cancer is the cancer that affects the lining of the uterus with common signs like vaginal bleeding, which is not as a result of menstruation, being noticed among other symptoms.

Several risk factors have been associated to increase the chances of a female having this cancer. Obesity is one of the major risk factors. High-fat diet and hypertension are also risk factors. Late-onset menarche is not a risk factor, rather, early-onset of menarche is. That is, early onset of the first menstrual cycle or first appearance of menstrual bleeding in a female increases the chances of a female of having endometrial cancer, especially considering her family history.