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Can sleep disruption cause endometrial cancer?
short by / on Monday, 23 June, 2025
Sleep disruption influences estrogen and insulin pathways, both implicated in endometrial cancer. Chronic sleep loss also promotes inflammation and impairs immune function—two major drivers of tumour progression. Sleep hygiene is a preventive tool worth noting. Women with poor sleep habits face hormonal shifts that may promote endometrial cancer.