Does talcum powder increase the risk of ovarian cancer?

Jennifer Makin, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Jennifer Makin, MD (photo by
Jim Howe) Jennifer Makin, MD Jennifer Makin, MD, explains how the
controversy regarding talcum powder and ovarian cancer began and
its similarities to the association between asbestos and
mesothelioma. Some studies have shown that women who use talcum
powder for feminine hygiene have an increased risk of developing
ovarian cancer, explains Makin, an obstetrician and gynecologist at
Upstate. Other studies have not shown a significant association.
She recommends that women not use talcum powder in the genital
area., explains how the controversy regarding talcum powder and
ovarian cancer began and its similarities to the association
between asbestos and mesothelioma. Some studies have shown that
women who use talcum powder for feminine hygiene have an increased
risk of developing ovarian cancer, explains Makin, an obstetrician
and gynecologist at Upstate. Other studies have not shown a
significant association. She recommends that women not use talcum
powder in the genital area.