Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers - Health News - Health.com

news.health.com: : WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Endometriosis is a disorder in which cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body.



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