Associations of Obesity with Post-Treatment Risks of Cervical Precancer and Cancer.

Background: Individuals with obesity have an increased risk of cervical cancer, in part related to challenges associated with cervical sampling and visualization that result in missed detection of cervical precancers. The influence of obesity on the effectiveness of excisional treatment of detected cervical precancers and post-treatment disease risk is unknown.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate post-treatment risks of cervical precancer and cancer by body mass index (BMI).