Understanding Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer

+ Infographic textAnyone with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer.  Prevention is not yet possible, but certain factors play a role in raising and lowering your risk.   Factors That Raise Ovarian Cancer Risk Age Being 55 years or older  Most ovarian cancer cases develop after menopause  Gynecological  First full-term pregnancy after age 35 No full-term pregnancies  Late menopause Early onset periods Endometriosis Infertility Hormone therapy after menopause Estrogen treatment without progesterone  Genetics A family history of ovarian, breast or colorectal cancer