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The Ovaries  [] Location: They are located in the pelvis and connected through the fallopian tubes. An ovary is about the size of an almond. Function: The main functions are to produce eggs (or an ova) and to produce female hormones.
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HORMONES:

__Estrogen__ Estrogen is an important hormone. It is secreted through the follicles and effects the entire body. It effects the endorphins and women’s emotions. It stimulates nerve growth and protects them from damage. It is also said to promote the healing of wounds.

§ __ Progesterone __ Progesterone is a hormone known for its levels rising and falling dramatically. It produces a lining in the uterus that is able to receive the egg if it is fertilized, if it is not fertilized then the uterus will shed the lining. It is key to the fertilization of an egg. Produced in the ovaries after ovulation.

__FSH__ FSH stands for Follicle Stimulating Hormone. Unlike other ovarian hormones, FSH is produced in the pituitary gland and sent to the ovaries through the bloodstream. This Hormone produces follicles and sustains follicular growth.

__LH__ LH stands for Lutienizing Hormone. This hormone is produced in the pituitary gland as well. LH sets off ovalation, this discharges an egg from the ovaries.

Why are the Ovaries important??  The ovaries are important to female development. The ovaries secrete hormones that contribute to the physical characteristics of the female body. And also is primary to the survival of the human population. It ensures the well- being of the slow but steady progression of the fetus.

Ovarian Disorders

Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer is a cancer that starts in the ovaries. There are many symptoms to ovarian cancer, such as, lower back pain, loss of apetite, nausea, and pelvic pain. Often times ovarian cancer is detected too late. This is because when ovarian cancer starts spreading within the abdomen it is almost undetectable. Researchers are working on how to detect this kind of cancer ealier on in its earilier stages. They are also working on better ways of treat it because when the cancer is detected it is very hard to treat it and in most cases fatal. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder. It is called this for the appearance of the ovaries; they have several small cysts that are attached all around the outer edge of the ovary. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, though reasearchers are looking into it. About half of the women with PCOS are obese. Also, many of the PCOS patients have been insulin resistant, this leads to many women having premature or type 2 diabetes. PCOS is fatal, especially with complications such as diabetes and/or obesity.

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