Why do 30-year-old white-collar workers experience amenorrhea?

According to surveys, among white-collar women in their 30s who visit many hospitals, nearly 30% experience latent menopause, most of which are caused by premature ovarian failure.

Amenorrhea is a common symptom in gynecological diseases and can be caused by various reasons. Amenorrhea is usually divided into primary and secondary. Those who have not had menstruation after the age of 18 are called primary amenorrhea; those who have stopped menstruating for more than 6 months at any time after menarche and before normal menopause (except pregnancy or lactation) are called secondary amenorrhea. This distinction is largely artificial because the basic factors causing primary and secondary amenorrhea may sometimes be the same.

However, this classification is valuable in providing clues to the cause and prognosis. For example, most congenital anomalies, including ovarian or müllerian tissue malformations, cause amenorrhea, which is classified as primary amenorrhea, while secondary amenorrhea is mostly caused by acquired diseases and is easier to treat.

At present, premature ovarian failure is not only showing a trend of younger age, but also has an increasing incidence rate. In the outpatient clinic, it is not uncommon to see women experiencing menopause at the age of 37 or 38. There is such a patient, who is just 32 years old, an employee of a foreign company, busy with work, married but not pregnant. In the past year, the amount of menstruation has become less and less, and it has disappeared in one or two days. She came to see a doctor because she was worried that she would not be able to get pregnant in the future. The examination found that the patient's estrogen level had dropped below the normal value.

Gynecologists pointed out with concern that many women do not care about premature ovarian failure, and even think that not having menstruation is easier, and do not go to the hospital for treatment. Most cases of premature ovarian failure are discovered when they are infertile. If premature ovarian failure is not treated in time and amenorrhea occurs, the patient will develop symptoms such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and lipid metabolism disorders.

It is reported that the menopause people often talk about refers to the perimenopause period of women, which used to be between 45 and 55 years old, with an average menopause age of 49. If menopause occurs before the age of 40, it is considered ovarian failure, followed by varying degrees of hot flashes, sweating, anxiety, depression, irritability and other menopausal symptoms. The causes of premature ovarian failure in young white-collar workers, in addition to some disease factors, are related to the external environment, work pressure, family conflicts, physical fitness, psychological adjustment ability, etc.; in addition, repeated artificial abortions can also lead to premature ovarian failure.

Premature ovarian failure has precursors, which can be treated and prevented, and can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Women of childbearing age should pay attention to changes in menstruation, such as less menstruation, too short menstrual period, prolonged menstrual cycle, etc. Patients must actively cooperate with doctors and take medicine on time. At the same time, they should combine work and rest and ensure sleep.

In terms of life, we should arrange our daily life regularly, insist on proper physical exercise and labor to improve the body's blood circulation and maintain the stability of the nervous system. In terms of diet, we should make a balanced and reasonable choice of some poultry, beef and mutton, etc., and cook and eat them with vegetables to play the role of nourishing the kidney and essence, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the blood. Mentally, we should avoid bad stimulation, reduce the tension caused by work pressure, learn to relax, and keep a good mood.