Can obesity cause menstrual irregularities?

Obesity can indeed cause menstrual irregularities. The effects of obesity on menstruation are mainly reflected in endocrine disorders, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, changes in estrogen levels, endometrial problems, etc.

1. Endocrine disorders: Obesity can easily lead to endocrine disorders, because excessive body fat can interfere with the normal secretion of hormones. For example, obese people are often accompanied by symptoms of hyperandrogenism or excessive androgen, which can affect the normal function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis and lead to irregular menstruation.

2. Insulin resistance: Obese people are prone to insulin resistance, which not only increases the risk of diabetes, but may also affect the function of the ovaries, causing the ovaries not to ovulate, and then causing irregular menstruation.

3. Polycystic ovary syndrome: Obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome promote each other. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome often show obesity, and obesity will aggravate the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, such as irregular menstruation and anovulation.

4. Changes in estrogen levels: Obese women usually have higher estrogen levels in their bodies, which can affect the normal regulation of the menstrual cycle and lead to irregular menstruation.

5. Endometrial problems: Long-term menstrual irregularities, especially amenorrhea, may increase the risk of endometrial cancer.

The following measures can be taken to improve menstrual irregularities caused by obesity:

1. Adjust your lifestyle: control your diet, reduce the intake of high-calorie, high-fat foods, increase the intake of dietary fiber, and at the same time strengthen physical exercise to lose weight.

2. Improve endocrine system: Improving endocrine levels by adjusting diet, daily routine, and emotions can help restore normal menstrual cycles.

3. Professional treatment: If the symptoms of irregular menstruation are severe or persist, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and receive treatment and advice from a professional doctor.

Obesity affects menstruation in many ways. In order to maintain a normal menstrual cycle and good health, it is recommended to pay attention to diet structure, increase exercise, control weight, and undergo regular physical examinations and health assessments.