Reproductive technologies and risk of ovarian cancer.
Use of artificial technologies is increasing within the United States. Unfortunately, data describing the possible effects of 'superovulation' and potential risk of subsequent ovarian carcinoma are not well defined. This discussion focuses on current data regarding the potential for increased risk for ovarian carcinoma in patients who have undergone infertility evaluation and subsequent treatments.
Wakeley
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612, USA. grendyec@moffitt.usf.edu
Grendys
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D005260:Female; D005299:Fertility Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000628:therapy; D007258:Informed Consent; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D012099:Reproductive Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*
D005299:Fertility Agents