Beans and ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer risk: Data about the relation with ovarian cancer risk was provided by a pooled analysis of cohort studies (9). No associations were found with peas/lima beans (6 cohorts), string beans (7 cohorts), or mature beans/lentils (12 cohorts).

Ovarian cancer mortality: No data was found.

Conclusion: No associations were found. No evidence was found for an association between specific types of beans and ovarian cancer.