A female patient is concerned that she will develop ovarian cancer because great-grandmother had the disease. Which information from the patient's health history will help reduce the risk for this patient?
1. The patient began her menses at age 10.
2. The patient has never had long-term antibiotic therapy.
3. The patient had her first child at the age of 20.
4. The patient has asymptomatic menstrual cycles.
Correct Answer: 3
Family history is a significant risk factor, with a 50% risk of developing the disease if two or more first- or second-degree relatives have site-specific ovarian cancer. Protective factors include having a child before the age of 25. Early menarche, antibiotic therapy, and asymptomatic menstrual periods are not considered risk factors for ovarian cancer.
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