Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Ovarian Cancer on the Rise in Young Women in India
Ovarian cancer is a disease where cells in the ovaries grow out of control.
In India, it's becoming more common in young women.
This rise is due to fewer pregnancies, later childbirth, and more metabolic issues like obesity.
Lifestyle changes, such as unhealthy eating and lack of exercise, and hormonal treatments can contribute to the risk.
Genetic factors also play a role.
Women can lower their risk by maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding long-term hormone therapy, making smart reproductive choices, and getting regular check-ups.
Quitting smoking is also crucial.
Ovarian cancer is the third most common cancer among Indian women.
Approx. 47,000 new cases and 33,000 deaths were recorded in 2022.
Factors include reproductive changes, metabolic diseases and hereditary links.
Lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Regular check-ups and quitting smoking are recommended.
- Who
- Young women in India
- What
- Rising cases of ovarian cancer
- When
- Recent years; data from 2022
- Where
- India
- Why
- Reproductive changes, metabolic diseases, PCOS, hormonal factors, and hereditary links
- Year with Data
- 2022
- New Cases (2022)
- Approx. 47,000
- Deaths (2022)
- Approx. 33,000
- Commonest Cancer in India
- Third most common among women (2022)