genetic predisposition

— Elevated risk observed in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis or ovarian endometriomas A new population-based cohort study reveals that women with endometriosis, especially those with more severe forms, face a heightened risk of ovarian cancer. Compared to women without endometriosis, those with the condition have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer (adjusted HR 4.20, 95% CI 3.59-4.91). This risk surge is particularly significant for type I ovarian cancers, such as