There are other factors which may prompt you to be more aware of the risk of ovarian cancer or help put your signs and symptoms in perspective. Studies have determined that there are certain conditions which indicate that a woman has a higher risk of having ovarian cancer such as:
-A family history of cancer, especially breast or ovarian cancer.
-Women who have had breast, colon, uterus or rectum cancer.
-Women over the age of 50.
-Women who were never pregnant.
-Women who have had menopausal hormone therapy.
-White women have the highest incidence of ovarian cancer, followed by Hispanic. -Postmenopausal women.
None of these factors are positive indicators but they many elevate your risk and should be considered, especially if you have other symptoms.