The ovaries are two small, oval-shaped organs located in the female pelvis, on either side of the uterus (womb), near the ends of the fallopian tubes. They lie against the wall of the pelvis, held in place by ligaments but are not directly attached to the fallopian tubes or other parts of the reproductive tract. Each ovary is about the size of a thumb and is positioned laterally on the right and left sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen

. They are part of the reproductive system and have two main functions: producing eggs (oocytes) for fertilization and secreting hormones such as estrogen and progesterone that regulate the menstrual cycle and pregnancy

. The ovaries are connected to the uterus by the ovarian ligament and are tethered to the pelvic wall by the suspensory ligament of the ovary, which contains blood vessels and nerves

. In summary:

• Location: Pelvic cavity, on either side of the uterus
• Size: About the size of a thumb, oval-shaped
• Attached to uterus by: Ovarian ligament
• Near the fallopian tubes but not directly attached
• Held in place by ligaments and blood vessels within the broad ligament of the uterus

This anatomical position allows the ovaries to release eggs into the fallopian tubes during ovulation each menstrual cycle