Day 6 A Month of Teal - Reduce Your Risk of Ovarian Cancer

There is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer. 
But there are ways to reduce your risk of ovarian cancer.

Take birth control pills for 3 or more years

Have your ovaries and fallopian tubes removed

Have your tubes tied ( tubal ligation)

Give Birth

Breastfeeding

This information is taken from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/basic_info/prevention.htm)and Cancer.net websites ( http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/ovarian-fallopian-tube-and-peritoneal-cancer/risk-factors-and-prevention).

If you know you have a genetic mutation that increases your risk of ovarian cancer talk to your doctor about risk reducing surgery. You may also want to talk to a genetic counselor about your risks. Check the National Society of Genetic Counselors page for more information. http://aboutgeneticcounselors.com/

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