Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance for ovarian cancer include:
- Family history of ovarian cancer, especially in mother, sister, or daughter
- Age: 50 or older
- Menstrual history—first period before age 12, no childbirth or first childbirth after age 30, and late menopause
- Personal history of breast cancer or colon cancer
- Certain gene mutations, including BRCA1, BRCA2
Use of birth control pills for more than five years appears to decrease risk.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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