Weight-loss therapy in patients with obesity with endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia and uterine cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although obesity is an important risk factor for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN) and uterine cancer, little is known about the trends in use of weight-loss therapy for patients with obesity with EIN and uterine cancer. We examined the use of weight-loss therapy among patients with obesity with EIN and uterine cancer.

Methods

The Merative MarketScan Database was used to identify patients aged 18-70 years who were obese and diagnosed with EIN or uterine cancer. The primary treatment for EIN or uterine cancer was categorized as either primary hysterectomy or hormonal therapy. Nutrition counseling, bariatric surgeries, and weight-management medications were identified as weight-loss therapy. We analyzed trends in the use of any weight-loss therapies with Co

SUBMITTER: Suzuki Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560631 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature