ovaries

Cultural

sing. ovary The paired organs in the female reproductive system that produce ova and release certain hormones, such as estrogen.

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In October 2021, Barnett, then 40, said it was a "complete shock" to be sent into surgical menopause overnight, and was required to have her ovaries removed.

From BBC

None of that mattered when she missed her performance target in 2018 after taking time off for surgery to remove two large cysts on her ovaries.

From BBC

Five-year survival data analysed by the charity shows the UK consistently lags behind on cancers of the stomach, colon, pancreas, ovaries and lungs.

From BBC

Removing the ovaries, which stops ovarian hormone production, also extended lifespan.

From Science Daily

Endometriosis occurs when tissue like the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as ovaries, fallopian tubes and other organs.

From BBC

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