Dr. Barry Dworkin

Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher relative risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests. This accounts for 10-20 more women per 10,000 per year for women suffering with endometriosis.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 18, 2024

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Women with endometriosis face fourfold higher risk of ovarian cancer, study suggests

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Endometriosis Typology and Ovarian Cancer Risk

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