Ovaries
Ovaries are the female reproductive organs in most vertebrates, responsible for producing eggs and secreting hormones like estrogen and progesterone that regulate the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. In humans, they also influence secondary sexual characteristics and overall hormonal balance, making them essential for fertility and health in modern medical contexts.
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A female human is born with all the eggs she'll ever have—about 1 to 2 million at birth—which formed during fetal development, unlike males who produce new sperm throughout life. This means that by the time a woman reaches menopause, only a few hundred of those original eggs might have been released, highlighting the incredible efficiency and longevity of ovarian function.
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