The human female reproductive system is made up of- ovaries, uterus, vagina, fallopian tubes, vulva, breasts and mammary glands. All these
components have separate functions to perform in the whole child-bearing process. Ovaries, also known as the female gonads are located on the left and right sides of the uterus. Although the size of an ovary is very small, like that of an almond, its function is extremely vital.
Ovaries produce female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and eggs or ova. During each monthly menstrual cycle, one ovary releases one egg that travels through a fallopian tube to the uterus. These ovaries have many other functions to play, controlling the development of female body characteristics being one of those. 
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