A peripheral cortex and an inner medulla constitute ovarian stroma. This ovarian stroma is covered by

Each ovary is covered by a thin layer of epithelium, known as the ovarian surface epithelium (OSE). This epithelium encloses the ovarian stroma, which is the supportive tissue of the ovary. The ovarian stroma contains various structures, including blood vessels, connective tissue, and follicles that house the eggs (ova) in various stages of development. The ovarian surface epithelium and ovarian stroma play crucial roles in the function of the ovaries and the production of hormones and eggs in females.