Ovaries are the main organ of female reproductive system. There are two walnut-shaped ovaries on either side of the uterus behind the pelvis. 2.5-5 cm long, 1.5-3 cm wide and 2-3.5 cm thick. It is attached to the uterine wall by the Brood ligament. Mesovarium is covered by membrane. Ovary of mature female consists of interstitial cells, tunica albuginea, primordial follicle, stroma, Graafian cells, corpus luteum etc.
Function: Ovary produces ovum. Estrogen, progesterone and relaxin hormones are secreted from its wall.
