- Women with endometriosis have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, with those with severe cases having a tenfold increased risk.
- Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus and affects one in ten women in the UK.
- Severe endometriosis can cause cysts in the ovaries, which may become cancerous, leading to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
- A study of over 78,000 women with endometriosis showed that those with severe cases were up to 20 times more likely to develop ovarian cancer.
- Early diagnosis and counseling about ovarian cancer risk are important for individuals with severe endometriosis to prevent and manage the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Source link
Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health, Oncology, Internal Medicine