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The site states that the risk of ovarian cancer increases sharply starting at age 45, and is greatest in those between the ages of 75 and 79.
Inherited defective genes are another uncontrollable risk factor. Between 15 percent of cases are caused by inherited defective genes, specifically copies of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Errors in this gene also increase the risk of breast cancer.
Use of HRT can also increase the risk of ovarian cancer, although Cancer Research UK urges women to remember that the risk is small, and that the benefits of HRT greatly outweigh the risks.
Like many forms of cancer, smoking, asbestos and being overweight can increase your risk, so making simple lifestyle changes is an easy way to lower your risk.
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