ABSTRACT
Androgens are aromatized to estrogens in several tissues, including the endometrium. During menopause, extraglandular production of estrogens may play a role in the development of certain forms of endometrial carcinoma that depend on estrogenic stimulation for their growth. Therefore, local intratumor aromatization of androgens may play a critical role in stimulating the growth of estrogen-dependent endometrial carcinomas.
