This organ is very involved in reproduction and endocrine system of the female.

It is the similar organ as the testes in the male. These are gonad structures.

Females have typically 2 ovaries in the pubic region or lower region of the abdomen.

They are the size of a large olive. It is located in the “ovarian fossa“.

Attached to each ovary is a cord like structure called Fimbre – this is a piece
of the Fallopian tube.

The ovaries releases an egg every month – typically done by alternating ovaries – however if one becomes dysfunctional or an absence of an ovary – the opposite side picks up for the missing ovary and an egg would be released.

The uterine tubes carry the egg (ova) into the uterus.

There are 3 portions of the uterine tube

1.) Isthmus
2.) Ampulla
3.) Infundibulum

The Uterus is a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity between the rectum and the bladder.

The ova must attach to the uterine wall. Prenatal development occurs if sperm has allowed for a growing embryo.

Cell Types of the Ovary

1.) Follicular cells
2.) Granulosa Cells
3.) Gametes

When a baby girl is born she has around between 500,000 and 1,000,000 ovarian follicles that have the potential to become eggs

When her menstrual cycle begins that number has decreased to around 400,000 ovarian follicles that remain.

Ovaries secrete sex hormones – progesterone and Estrogen – these hormones help control the sexual organs and characteristics.

The monthly menstruation is closely regulated by hormones from the pituitary gland and those found in the ovaries.

Ovulation is the process that results in an egg from the ovary