All of the following are known risk factors for the development of ovarian carcinoma EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Use of oral contraceptive pills
Description: Oral contraceptive use reduces the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer. Risk factors for ovarian carcinoma * Age--between 45 and 60 years* Nulliparous or of low parity* Woman with history of infeility, previous PCOS, or on tamoxifen* High-calorie, high-fat diet* Genetic predisposition BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes* Late menopause* Breast and gastrointestinal cancer* Prolonged H in menopausal woman
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