Although there is no method that guarantees the prevention of breast cancer, there are certain recommendations that can help to avoid this pathology:
- To be at a healthy weight, since after menopause the chances of breast cancer increase, especially in those women with a high weight.
- Being physically active, since it has been proven that staying active and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle reduces the chances of having breast cancer in the future.
- Breastfeeding your children, because women who decide to continue breastfeeding for a longer period of time could reduce the risk of breast cancer.
In addition, in cases of higher risk, such as family history, there are also methodologies that reduce the risk of breast cancer. The most prominent are:
- Medications, since there are some medications that require a doctor’s prescription, which are prescribed to women who have a higher risk of breast cancer. With our team you can consult if in your case it would be advisable to use these drugs.
- Preventive surgery, which is reserved for women with a higher risk of breast cancer. It consists in the removal of the breasts. However, the ovaries can also be removed, since they are the main source of estrogen in the human body.
- Hormone therapy, since when menopause arrives, the chances of having breast cancer increase. Our specialists can recommend hormonal or non-hormonal options, depending on what you need.