Ovarian Cancer

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Ovarian Cancer(Free Handout)



Anatomy of the Ovaries


The ovaries are female reproductive organs that are akin to the testes in men. They produce the ova (eggs) that, when fertilized, will develop into a fetus; they also generate the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. There are two ovaries, each of which is located within the pelvic region beside the uterus (womb).




Ovarian Structure

The ovaries are oval-shaped and are approxima...Read the full article