Women who were using Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for longer than 10 years have twice the rate of ovarian cancer than women who are not using ERT.

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Studies have shown that women who use Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for longer than 10 years have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to women who do not use ERT. This is believed to be because prolonged exposure to estrogen can stimulate the growth of ovarian cancer cells.

Women Who Were Using Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for Longer