Developing ovarian follicles are the main source of estrogen before ovulation.
Estrigen is produced by:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1995 · Topic: Endocrine System (Gonadal Hormones: Testes and Ovaries, their hormones and reproductive functions)
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