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Ovarian cancer
Alternative names:
cancer of the ovaries
Prevention:
Having regular pelvic examinations and avoiding risk factors listed above may decrease the overall risk; however, no complete prevention is known.
Studies have shown that there may be a lower risk of ovarian cancer in patients who have used the oral contraceptive pill. After five or more years of use, there is a 60 percent reduction in the risk of ovarian cancer.
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