By combining these trends, the researchers developed a model to estimate how many women would develop ovarian cancer. In premenopausal women, the actual rate of ovarian cancer matches the rate predicted by the model. But in postmenopausal women, the actual rate is higher than predicted. In response to this finding, the lead author says the protective effect of oral contraceptives may decline after the age of 50. King says some questions still remain, and the researchers agree.
Current research is underway to explore the link between lifestyle and ovarian cancer.
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