Which Structure Secretes Estrogens and Progesterone?

The ovaries maintain the health of the female reproductive system. They secrete two main hormones—estrogen and progesterone. Diseases associated with the ovaries include ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, menstrual cycle disorders, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

What structure produces estrogen and progesterone?

Once it releases its egg, the empty ovarian follicle develops into a new structure called the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Progesterone prepares the uterus for a fertilized egg to implant.

Where are estrogens and progesterone produced?

The ovaries produce and release eggs (oocytes) into the female reproductive tract at the mid-point of each menstrual cycle. They also produce the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone.