Ovaries
The two ovaries are small glands that produce eggs and release hormones. Each ovary is attached to the uterus by a ligament.
About once a month, an egg is released from an ovary and travels down the fallopian tube.
Current as of: November 7, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth Bark MD - General Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
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