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Structure of Ovary

The ovaries are considered the female gonads.[2] Each ovary is whitish in color and located alongside the lateral wall of the uterus in a region called the ovarian fossa. The ovarian fossa is the region that is bounded by the external iliac artery and in front of the ureter and the internal iliac artery. This area is about 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm in size.[3][4] The ovaries are surrounded by a capsule, and have an outer cortex and an inner medulla.[4]

Usually, ovulation occurs in one of the two ovaries releasing an egg each menstrual cycle; however, if there was a case where one ovary was absent or dysfunctional then the other ovary would continue providing eggs to be released without any changes in cycle length or frequency.[medical citation needed] '''(Not relevant to the structure of the ovary, either delete completely, or add in a new section) ''' The side of the ovary closest to the fallopian tube is connected to it by infundibulopelvic ligament,[3] and the other side points downwards attached to the uterus via the ovarian ligament.

Other structures and tissues of the ovaries include the hilum. '''What's a hilum? structure when blood vessels enter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilum_(anatomy) Medulla=network of vessels 'https://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/ovaries/''

'''Add information about epithelium, outer cortex an inner medulla. Bring up oocytes during this section''' https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/reproductive/female/ovaries.html

At maturity, ovaries secrete estrogen, testosterone,[12][13] inhibin, and progesterone.[14][15][1] In women, fifty percent of testosterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and released directly into the blood stream.[16] (not sure if this information is needed)

Estrogen is responsible for the appearance of secondary sex characteristics for females at puberty and for the maturation and maintenance of the reproductive organs in their mature functional state. Progesterone prepares the uterus for pregnancy, and the mammary glands for lactation. Progesterone functions with estrogen by promoting menstrual cycle changes in the endometrium.[medical citation needed]

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