Picture of the ovary

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The two ovaries are small glands that produce eggs and release hormones. Each ovary is attached to the uterus by a ligament.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedOctober 12, 2010

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