The main risk factor for ovarian cancer appears to be exposure to ____________________.

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The reproductive hormone estrogen is considered the main risk factor for ovarian cancer. Women with a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer, those who have never given birth or had children later in life, and those who have used certain fertility treatments that stimulate ovulation are considered to have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer due to increased exposure to estrogen. There is limited evidence linking exposure to electromagnetic fields, ionized radiation, or nitrates in food to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

The Main Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer Appears to Be