How does pregnancy affect ovarian cancer risk?
How does pregnancy affect ovarian cancer risk?
Being pregnant decreases your risk of ovarian cancer, and multiple pregnancies and breastfeeding decrease risk even further. Watch gynecologic oncologist Diljeet Singh, MD, discuss why pregnancy provides increased protection from ovarian cancer.
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