What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer?

Multiple: Most women who get ovarian cancer get it without being at high risk but there are some factors that can increase a woman's risk: middle or older age, family history of ovarian cancer, brca mutation, ashkenazi jewish background, never been pregnant, history of endometriosis.

Ovarian Cancer Risks: Age, reproductive history, obesity, family history, carrier of the brca1 and brca2 genes, hormone therapy history, and prior gynecologic surgery can all affect the risk of developing ovarian cancer. If there is a family history of the disease, or you are simply concerned, it is best to consult your gynecologist for advice and counsel.

Ovarian cancer: There are several important risk factors: inherited (hereditary) mutations such as brca 1, brca 2 or hnpcc; family history of ovarian cancer; personal history of breast cancer; infertility; delayed child bearing. Birth control pills actually protect against ovarian cancer.