The Fallopian tubes carry eggs to the uterus from the ovaries.

The ovaries are the main female reproductive organs, responsible for releasing the female sex cell (the ovum or egg), and for secreting female sex hormones.

There are two ovaries, located in the lower abdomen either side of the uterus. Every ovary contains numerous follicles, from which the ova develop.

Hormones secreted by the ovaries help to:

• stimulate body development and female sexual characteristics
• regulate the menstrual cycle
• make pregnancy possible.