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Ovaries. By: Wyatt Heyl. Info. Contributes to the feminine body shape Starts ovulation and menstrual cycle Estrogen is needed to protect the vaginal area against dryness Estrogen has an effect on bones
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Ovaries By: Wyatt Heyl
Info Contributes to the feminine body shape Starts ovulation and menstrual cycle Estrogen is needed to protect the vaginal area against dryness Estrogen has an effect on bones Excessive Estrogen has been noted to create side effects such as fibroids, breasts disease, diminished sex drive, headaches, water retention and weight gain in the buttocks, thighs and stomach. Other sources of Estrogen are in non-organic beef, chicken, dairy products and eggs.
Location located In the lower abdomen
Secreted • Hormones Given out • Androgenic hormones
Function Ovaries are a part of the female reproductive system in vertebrates The ovaries are organs that contain and nurture the ova throughout their life The function of ovaries is to produce one egg per month
Conditions Caused • You can get many types of diseases • Cancer • Luteoma • Hypogonadism • Hyperthecosis