Endometriosis Raises Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Severe Types Most Vulnerable: Study

The study findings highlight the need for counseling for women with severe endometriosis regarding their increased risk of ovarian cancer.  (Credit: Image by diana.grytsku on Freepik)

A study has unveiled startling connections between endometriosis and ovarian cancer risk. According to the findings, individuals with endometriosis face a four-fold increase in ovarian cancer risk.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pelvic pain during menstruation, sexual intercourse, bowel movements, or urination. Symptoms may also include chronic pain, abdominal bloating, nausea, fatigue, and occasionally depression, anxiety, and infertility. Currently, there is no cure for endometriosis, and treatment typically focuses on managing symptoms.