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The Importance of Arteria Ovarica in Female Reproduction:

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1. The ovarian artery is an artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the ovary in females.
2. It arises from the abdominal aorta below the renal artery.
3. It can be found within the suspensory ligament of the ovary, anterior to the ovarian vein and ureter.
4. The ovarian arteries are paired structures that arise from the abdominal aorta, usually at the level of L2.
5. After emerging from the aorta, the artery travels within the suspensory ligament of the ovary and enters the mesovarium.
6. The ovarian arteries may anastomose with the uterine artery in the broad ligament.
7. Small branches are given to the ureter and the uterine tube.
8. One branch passes on to the side of the uterus and unites with the uterine artery.
9. Other offsets are continued on the round ligament of the uterus, through the inguinal canal, to the integument of the labium majus and groin.
10. In 20% of cases, the ovarian arteries arise from the renal arteries.
11. They may also arise from adrenal, lumbar, or internal iliac arteries.
12. The ovarian artery supplies blood to the ovary and uterus.
13. The ovarian arteries swell during pregnancy, in order to increase the uterine blood supply.

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Ovary Health: Understanding the Key to Fertility Success

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– The ovaries are located on either side of the womb in the pelvis.
– Each woman has two ovaries.
– The ovaries are oval in shape and about four centimeters long.
– The ovaries produce eggs for fertilization.
– The ovaries produce reproductive hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and androgens.
– The functions of the ovaries are controlled by hormones released from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
– Ovulation is the process of releasing an egg from the ovary.
– A female baby is born with around two million eggs, which decreases to about 400,000 by puberty.
– Menopause refers to the end of a woman’s reproductive years, usually around 51 years old.
– Menopause is caused by the loss of follicles in the ovary.
– The ovaries produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the menstrual cycle.
– Estrogen production dominates in the first half of the menstrual cycle, progesterone production dominates in the second half.
– Ovaries also produce small amounts of male hormones called androgens.
– Medical conditions that affect the ovaries can decrease fertility.
– Premature ovarian insufficiency is when the ovaries stop functioning before the age of 40.
– Hormone replacement therapy is a common treatment for restoring missing ovarian hormones.
– Conditions like Turner syndrome or damage from treatments like chemotherapy can affect ovarian function.
– Polycystic ovary syndrome affects 8-13% of women of childbearing age.
– PCOS can cause stunted follicles, cysts in the ovaries, excess male hormones, irregular or absent periods, and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
– Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods during reproductive years and can be caused by various factors.
– Factors like low body weight, excessive exercise, and psychological stress can affect ovarian function.
– Disorders of the pituitary gland, such as hypopituitarism caused by pituitary tumors or excess prolactin, can also impact ovarian function.

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