The ovaries produce ova and sex hormones Flashcards

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Ovarian cancer

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rare, fatal. Risk factor: family history, older age, and early menarche

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non fatal ovarian conditions include

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ovarian cysts and polycystic ovary syndrome

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Ovaries can be removed

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called a hysterectomy. A woman will go into menopause from a lack of estrogen.

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