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Ovary - Search for term

Ovary - The ovaries are small, oval-shaped glands, which are about the size of a large Greek olive. They produce and store eggs. At puberty, these eggs begin to mature. Usually, one mature egg is produced every month.


Ovarian Tissue Banking - Search for term

Ovarian Tissue Banking - This is a way to preserve fertility during cancer treatment. A sample of your ovary is removed through surgery and frozen for later use. It is the newest of several treatment options available to patients at the McGill University Health Centre.


Ovulation - Search for term

Ovulation - Each month, a matured egg is released from the ovary. This process, controlled by hormones, released by the pituitary gland in your brain, is called ovulation.


Outpatient Clinic - Search for term

Outpatient Clinic - At this type of clinic, you will receive care without having to stay overnight in the hospital.


Oncology Day Clinic - Search for term

Oncology Day Clinic - – This is the clinic where you will receive your chemotherapy treatments.