So taking into account that 20 percent from food, in a temperate climate, men need to drink 3 liters (about 13 cups) of fluids daily, and women need 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) .
The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. Theyâre located in the lower abdomen on both sides of the uterus. Women have two ovaries that produce eggs, as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Sometimes, a fluid-filled sac called a cyst will develop on one of the ovaries. Many women will develop at least one cyst during their lifetime. In most cases, cysts are painless and cause no symptoms.
Functions of the Ovaries. Though the ovaries are fairly small, they are very important in the overall reproductive functions of the female body. Many of the functions are either directly controlled or indirectly influenced by the ovaries. Let's look at a few of these functions.