Female secondary sex characteristics:
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   The  ovaries produce estrogens, such as estradiol, which stimulate the
   female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics:
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<BR><LI> less facial hair
<BR><LI> wider hips
<BR><LI> enlarged breasts, functional mammary glands
<BR><LI> more subcutaneous fat
<BR><LI> fat  deposits  mainly  around  the buttocks, thighs and hips (pear
shape)
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   In  mammals, progesterone is involved in preparing and maintaining the
   uterus for pregnancy.