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.
