Infertility as a Cancer Risk Factor – A Review

I Cetin, Irene Cetin, V Cozzi, P Antonazzo, Patrizio Antonazzo
Placenta · 2008 · vol. 29 , pp. 169–177 · doi:10.1016/j.placenta.2008.08.007 · PMID:18790330 · W1975572878
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This review examines the established links between infertility and increased cancer risk, discussing specific cancer types and potential underlying biological mechanisms.

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infertility

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Infertility, Female Neoplasms Breast Neoplasms Breast Neoplasms Breast Neoplasms Endometrial Neoplasms Endometrial Neoplasms Endometrial Neoplasms Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Models, Biological Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovulation Induction Ovulation Induction Risk Factors

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