Several factors can increase the risk of uterine wall thickening. These include:
- Age: Being over 35 years old.
- Menstrual History: Experiencing early menarche (first menstruation) or late menopause.
- Underlying Health Conditions: Having conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, or gallbladder disease.
- Family History: A familial predisposition to ovarian, uterine, or colon cancer.
- Medication Use: Certain treatments for breast cancer, specifically Tamoxifen.
- Reproductive History: Never having carried a pregnancy to term (nulliparity).
- Lifestyle and Hormonal Factors:
- Obesity
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Smoking
- Irregular or absent menstrual cycles (amenorrhea/oligomenorrhea).