What are the recommendations for women with a family history of ovarian cancer?
Women with a family history of ovarian cancer should undergo genetic counseling and consider genetic testing to determine if they carry mutations in the BRCA1, BRCA2, or other related genes. Regular monitoring, including transvaginal ultrasound and CA-125 blood tests, may be recommended. In some cases, prophylactic surgical options, such as risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy, might be considered to lower the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
