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Will an uncomplicated abortion cause ovarian cancer?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: There is absolutely no known relationship between the two issues. The lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is very small and there may be genetic reasons but no risk from the procedure.

Dr Gabor and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/15/2014

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