Gender aspects of prevention and screening for colorectal cancer in women

Abstract

The article presents a review of current data on the features of the etiology and pathogenesis of colorectal cancer in peri - and postmenopausal women. Discusses the protective role of female sex hormones against colon cancer. Set out the principles of prevention and screening for colorectal cancer in women in the peri - and postmenopausal women.

Keywords

• colorectal cancer
• menopause
• estrogen receptors
• prevention and screening for colorectal cancer
• hormonal contraceptives
• combined oral contraceptives
• hormonal replacement therapy
• prevention and screening for colorectal cancer