ovaries
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She underwent fertility treatment to try to stimulate her ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
In November 2024, during a routine check-up, a gynecologist found evidence of cancer in Michelle’s ovaries.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Endometriosis is usually found on the lining of the pelvis and ovaries and can sometimes be found on the bowel or bladder or even outside of the pelvic area.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Five-year survival data analysed by the charity shows the UK consistently lags behind on cancers of the stomach, colon, pancreas, ovaries and lungs.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Fallopio described these links between the uterus and the ovaries as flaring out at the end like a ‘brass trumpet’—a tuba.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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