Who is at major risk for ovarian cancer?

D.R. Maternity & Nursing Home, Multi Speciality Clinic in Phase 2 Ashok Vihar, Delhi explains the major risk factors for ovarian cancer. The risk of developing ovarian cancer gets higher with age, not having children, genetic history of ovarian/ breast cancer, talc use. Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women 63 years of age or older. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and use of oral contraceptive pills reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.