In the study population, they found only one-half of the number of expected cases of ovarian cancer. They found that fertility drug use was not associated with an increase risk of ovarian cancer. In summary, a significant quantity of data suggests that infertility, in and of itself, is associated with a higher risk of ovarian cancer. This risk factor is unrelated to the use of any ovulation inducing medications. It is also important to know that ovarian cancer is the sixth most common malignancy in women.
Many factors protect against the risk of ovarian cancer.
Birth control pill use is protective. Pregnancy and delivery are also protective. It is hoped that through the use of ovulation inducing agents, many pregnancies will occur which will offset the risk of ovarian cancer. For women who do not conceive, future use of birth control pills may also offer a protective effect. Based on the above information, an absolutely definitive conclusion cannot be reached.