Women with endometriosis have a fourfold higher risk of ovarian cancer, with severe cases up to nine times higher.

A new study in JAMA Network finds that women with endometriosis face a fourfold higher risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to women without the condition. Severe forms of endometriosis can increase the risk by up to nine times. Researchers believe women with endometriosis should be considered an important population for targeted cancer screening and prevention studies.

July 17, 2024
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