Fibroadenoma risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Risk Factors
- The table below lists the risk factors involved in the development of fibroadenoma:
| Risk Factor | Description |
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| Obesity | An increase in BMI is correlated with an increased risk of fibroadenoma development. |
| Estrogen replacement therapy | Estrogen replacement therapy is correlated with an increased risk of fibroadenoma development. |
| Pregnancy | Nulliparous women are associated with an increased risk of fibroadenoma development. Whereas multiparous women are associated with a lower risk of fibroadenoma development. |
| Contraception | The use of oral contraceptive pills is associated with a lower risk of fibroadenoma development as compared to other contraceptive methods. |
| Socioeconomic status | A higher socioeconomic status is correlated with an increased risk of fibroadenoma development. |