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Ovarian Cancer: Medications to Reduce Risk

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Medications to Lower , Ovarian and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Risk

Healthy, high-risk individuals may benefit from medication to lower their risk for cancer. This approach to lowering risk is sometimes called "."

Can medications lower the risk for ovarian cancer?

Combined hormonal contraceptives (pills, patch, ring) containing both and progesterone may reduce the risk for ovarian cancer both in people of average risk and those who are at high risk due to an .

If you are interested in taking hormonal contraceptives to lower your risk for ovarian cancer, you should discuss the benefits, risks and limitations with your healthcare provider.