1. How do our female ovaries work? Each normal woman has two ovaries, located on either side of the uterus. The normal ovaries are the size of figs and are responsible for the secretion of estrogen and progesterone and ovulation in women. They start to secrete hormones and ovulate like diligent bees every month from puberty onwards, and only rest for a few days during menstruation; once menstruation is over, small follicles start to develop in the ovaries and begin to secrete a small amount of estrogen, which gradually grows to a peak when ovulation occurs. If you are not pregnant in that month, the corpus luteum of the ovary atrophies, causing a steep drop in estrogen and progesterone in the body and the onset of menstruation. 2.Ovarian cysts are found during ultrasound physical examination, how should we look at them correctly? Some women may be prompted to have ovarian tumors or ovarian cysts during ultrasound examinations. If this is the first time you find them, please do not be afraid because the ovaries of women of childbearing age are very active and there are follicles developing and ovulating every month. When is the most appropriate time to review it? If you pick a random time to review, the cyst may disappear, but it may still be there, or if the original one side disappears, the other side appears again, which can be overwhelming, so be sure to review the ultrasound just after your period, because the ovaries are the quietest at this time. If the cyst is physiological, it can be ruled out and ovarian tumor should be considered. If the physical examination reveals the persistence of adnexal cysts, further examination of serum tumor markers and early surgical treatment is the wisest decision to protect our ovaries, some people think that essential oil massage can be done, medically speaking, there is no scientific basis, so how to protect our ovaries? Women have no family planning and may have many pregnancies. During pregnancy, the ovaries stop ovulating and are able to rest quietly, thus reducing the chance of lesions, so theoretically, the use of long-acting and short-acting contraceptives can help protect our ovaries. If this theory is confirmed in the near future, I believe many people will change their mind about the pill. Some women may experience abdominal pain or bloating for a short period of time in the middle of their menstruation, so much so that some people may think they have a serious illness, but ultrasound or CT examinations do not reveal any problems.