Endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising from adenomyosis after black cohosh with St John's wort

H S Bae, Hyo Sook Bae, In-One Kim, I S Kim, J S Kang, Jin Seok Kang, J Y Song, Jaeyong Song
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2014 · vol. 34(2) , pp. 213–214 · doi:10.3109/01443615.2013.859240 · PMID:24456461 · W2063148139
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This case report details an endometrioid adenocarcinoma that developed in a patient with adenomyosis after taking black cohosh and St. John's wort, highlighting potential risks of herbal supplements.

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Interest in herbal medication has increased because it appears to alleviate climacteric symptoms, while avoiding the risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), such as breast cancer or cardiovascu...

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adenomyosis

MeSH descriptors

Adenomyosis Carcinoma, Endometrioid Cimicifuga Endometrial Neoplasms Hot Flashes Hypericum Plant Extracts Adenomyosis Carcinoma, Endometrioid Endometrial Neoplasms Female Hot Flashes Humans Middle Aged Phytotherapy Plant Extracts

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