Cadmium increases the risk of cancer of the womb

Cadmium is a heavy metal that is produced during the smelting of other metals like zinc, lead and copper.
Cadmium in kidneys and liver of animals, shellfish, mushrooms and cigarettes increases a woman's risk of womb cancer.

Cadmium is a chemical that mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. It disrupts the hormonal balance and encourage rapid cell division. Foods rich in cadmium must be eaten in moderation.

Endometrial cancer known as cancer of the womb, has been associated with estrogen exposure because cadmium mimics estrogen, it may lead to an increased growth of the endometrium, contributing to an increased risk of endometrial cancer.

It is common in older women but can occur at any age in matured women. Common symptoms are abnormal bleeding from the vagina, heavier periods, vagina bleeding in between normal periods, pain in the lower abdomen and pain during sex, loss of appetite, tiredness and nausea.
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Breastfeeding reduces risk of endometrial cancer

Women who breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months may lower their risk of developing endometrial cancer.

Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women in high-income countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia.

The World Health Organization recommends that women exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, then continue breastfeeding even after beginning to introduce solid foods.

The researchers analyzed pooled data from studies participating in the Epidemiology of Endometrial Cancer Consortium, including 10 from the United States and others from Canada, Europe, China and Australia.

They looked at more than 26,000 women who had ever had a child, whether they breastfed, and for how long. This included about 9,000 women with endometrial cancer.

After accounting for other factors that can influence endometrial cancer risk, including age, race, education, oral contraceptive use, menopausal status, years since last pregnancy and body mass index (BMI), researchers found the apparent protective effect of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding hindered the growth of endometrial cancer because estrogen hormone is suppressed during breastfeeding.