High levels of fertility-related hormone linked to increased breast cancer risk, new study finds

Written By Zoey Richards

Having high levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) – a hormone that indicates the size of a woman’s ovarian reserve – before the menopause is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, research suggests.

Zoey Richards
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