Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Ovarian Cancer Prevention: Lifestyle Habits Every Woman Should Adopt
To lower ovarian cancer risk, women should use birth control pills for 5+ years, get pregnant and breastfeed, avoid long-term HRT, eat healthy, maintain a good weight, and exercise.
Also, be aware of body changes and reduce harmful exposures like smoking and alcohol.
Using birth control pills for 5+ years reduces ovarian cancer risk by up to 50%
Pregnancy and breastfeeding reduce lifetime risk
Avoid long-term, high-dose estrogen-only HRT
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce red/processed meats, focus on healthy fats
Maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly
- Who
- Women
- What
- Should adopt certain lifestyle habits to reduce ovarian cancer risk
- When
- Throughout their lives
- Where
- Everywhere
- Why
- To lower the risk of ovarian cancer
Proactive Measures
Passive Measures
Birth Control Pills
Proactive Measures
Reduces risk by up to 50%
Passive Measures
May not be suitable for all women
Regular Exercise
Proactive Measures
Helps regulate hormones and reduces inflammation
Passive Measures
May not be feasible for all women due to health conditions or lifestyle
- Risk Reduction with OCPs
- Up to 50% with 5+ years of use
- Recommended Exercise
- 150 minutes of moderate activity per week
- Estimated Ovarian Cancer Cases (US, 2021)
- 21,410