What Is the Ovary?
Disease description:
My daughter came home from school and work and turned on the TV. Coincidentally, a commercial about women’s bodily health was airing. Before going to school the next day, she asked me a question: “What is the ovary?” So I’d like to ask—what exactly is the ovary?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Yunmei
Hello,
A woman’s eggs (ova) are produced by the ovaries, which also secrete key hormones—including progesterone and estrogen—making the ovaries a vital reproductive organ. Ovarian health significantly affects a woman’s overall well-being: signs of ovarian dysfunction may manifest in the breasts and on the face. Therefore, ovarian care is critically important.
Women develop fully and maintain a radiant complexion largely because the ovaries continuously produce female sex hormones and release an egg each month during ovulation.
We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
