Can your reproductive choices really influence your risk of ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the connections between pregnancy, breastfeeding, birth control, and epithelial ovarian cancer prevention.

Dr. Taylor explains how the number of menstrual cycles a woman experiences over her lifetime may affect cancer risk and reveals why factors like multiple pregnancies, extended breastfeeding, and long-term use of combination birth control pills can offer significant protection. She also tackles one of the most common misconceptions about hormonal contraception and examines the unanswered questions surrounding hormone replacement therapy.

If you've ever wondered how your reproductive history shapes your long-term health, this episode offers a detailed look at the biology behind ovarian cancer risk—and the choices that may help reduce it.

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