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D.U.Quark

Abstract

Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most common, yet deadly, cancers women face. There are multiple ways it can be treated, such as hysterectomy, cytoreductive surgery, and/or chemotherapy, depending on the grade of the cancer. Important risk factors to note are genetics, talc usage, endometriosis, obesity, gene mutations, and cigarette smoking. Non-oral, long-acting contraception (LARC), such as IUDs (intrauterine device) and implants, are the most effective methods of pregnancy prevention. It is uncertain that they can protect against OC like oral contraceptives can. If LARCs can be proven useful in preventing OC, the mortality rate of OC will decrease, and there will be more preventative options available to women. In my review, I will discuss the risk factors of OC and how forms of contraception can lower the risk of getting OC. Overall, oral contraceptives have been proven to reduce the risk of developing OC, while LARCs like IUDs need more research to prove their effects against OC.

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