ovaryrelated

Ovary-related is a term used to describe topics connected with the ovaries, the pair of female gonads located in the pelvis. Each ovary is typically almond-shaped and sits near the lateral pelvic wall, close to the fallopian tubes and uterus.

The ovaries have a cortex and a medulla. Oocytes mature within follicles in the cortex, and the corpus luteum secretes hormones. The glands produce estrogens and progesterone, with androgens in smaller amounts, under the control of pituitary hormones FSH and LH that regulate the menstrual cycle.

Function varies across life from puberty to menopause. Ovarian reserve declines with age, eventually reducing ovulation and hormone production.

Common ovarian conditions include benign cysts, such as functional and corpus luteum cysts, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Ovarian cancer is a significant health concern due to often late symptoms. Evaluation typically uses ultrasound; imaging and markers may guide management. Treatments range from observation for simple cysts to hormonal therapy, surgery for cysts or tumors, and, in cancer, chemotherapy or targeted therapy.

Research on ovarian biology informs fertility preservation, aging, endocrinology, and oncology. The phrase "ovary-related" thus encompasses anatomy, physiology, disease, and treatment considerations related to the ovaries.