Ovarian Cancer Ovaries are the reproductive glands found in females. Each female has 2 ovaries located in the lower abdomen on each side of the uterus. The ovaries produce eggs for reproduction and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. 1/75 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer Family history of ovarian cancer Increased risk if you have a first degree relative with the disease, >2 relatives with the disease, an
