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Question 10#

Which of the following is FALSE concerning epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) risk factors?

A. Risk factors include early menarche
B. Risk factors include late menopause
C. Risk factors include previous hysterectomy
D. Risk factors include nulliparity

Correct Answer is C

Comment:

Risk factors for development of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) include events that appear to increase the number of lifetime ovulations ( eg, early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity), whereas events that decrease the number of ovulations decrease risk ( eg, pregnancy, breastfeeding, oral contraceptives). Additionally, a history of tubal ligation or hysterectomy also decreases EOC risk.