Ovaries are paired glandular organs in the female reproductive system responsible for producing eggs (ova) and secreting hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. They play a crucial role in fertility and the menstrual cycle.
The process during which an ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube for potential fertilization.
A primary female sex hormone produced by the ovaries, crucial for sexual development and reproductive health.
A hormone released by the ovaries that prepares the uterine lining for a fertilized egg and maintains pregnancy