Causes of Ovarian Cancer

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Causes of Ovarian Cancer

Is ovarian cancer hereditary

For a woman with no family history of ovarian cancer, the chances of developing it are 1.4%. However, if one member of the family has been affected, the chances of getting this disease rise to 6%. And if 2 or 3 close relatives have had the disease, the family may be part of the hereditary cancer syndrome.

Is age an important factor

Although this disease is more common in women over the age of 40 and post-menopausal women, this disease has been known to strike the much younger women also, even 18-year olds.

Does diet play a role

There does appear to be a link between ovarian cancer and diets that are heavy in saturated fats. If you are in a high-risk category it is advisable to cut down on red meats and dairy products, especially whole fat milk.

Is there a link between fertility drugs and ovarian cancer

According to research conducted by the University of Washington, women who took the fertility drug 'clomiphene' for a year or longer were 11 times more likely to contract this disease. However, this could also indicate that the infertility itself was a cause of ovarian cancer. Much more research needs to be done in this area in order to draw conclusive links.

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