Review ArticleContraception options for patients with known hereditary risk for ovarian cancerJoy, Kelly M. MS, MSPAS, PA-C Author Information Kelly M. Joy is an assistant professor in the PA program at Sullivan University and practices gynecologic oncology at Norton Cancer Institute, both in Louisville, Ky. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. JAAPA: November 2019 - Volume 32 - Issue 11 - p 37-41 doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000586384.47435.31 Buy Metrics Abstract For patients with a known hereditary risk of ovarian cancer, primary prevention typically is accomplished through prophylactic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. However, some patients may wish to preserve fertility or delay menopause and its associated comorbidities. This article discusses appropriate methods of contraception for these patients. Copyright © 2019 American Academy of Physician Assistants