If you indulge in delicious food during the Chinese New Year without any restraint, be careful not to become pregnant, as obesity can cause menstrual disorders!

With the lifting of the epidemic ban and the arrival of New Year reunions, the catering industry, which has been depressed for a long time, has become lively again. While enjoying delicious food during the New Year's Eve dinner, don't forget that the World Health Organization reminds us that since 2016, about 39% of adults are overweight, and 13% of adults have reached the obese standard. Obesity can easily lead to polycystic ovary syndrome, which puts patients into a vicious cycle of difficulty in losing weight and menstrual disorders.

While enjoying delicious food around the fire during the Chinese New Year, don’t forget that the World Health Organization reminds us that since 2016, about 39% of adults are overweight, while 13% of adults have reached the obesity standard.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is closely related to obesity and metabolic syndrome

Wang Xuan, chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Ren'ai Branch of Taipei Municipal United Hospital, said that studies in recent years have found that polycystic ovary syndrome conservatively accounts for about one-tenth of the causes of menstrual disorders and difficulty in conceiving in women of childbearing age; and polycystic ovary syndrome is closely related to obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Polycystic ovary syndrome may lead to a vicious cycle of difficulty in losing weight and menstrual disorders

Studies have shown that there is a complex and close interaction between female hormone secretion and insulin, which digests carbohydrates. If the metabolic utilization rate of carbohydrates or insulin sensitivity is insufficient, it may cause damage to the ovarian ovulation function, leading to menstrual disorders or infertility. According to statistics, for women with a BMI greater than 29, the chance of natural conception decreases linearly. For every one unit increase in BMI, the pregnancy rate decreases by 4%. Not only that, PCOS patients often fall into a vicious cycle of difficulty losing weight and menstrual disorders, and are also troubled by other skin problems such as acne and excessive hair growth due to high levels of androgen.

Dr. Wang Xuan pointed out that the first step of all treatments is to maintain a regular lifestyle, exercise and adjust eating habits. It is recommended to start with 150 minutes of exercise per week and reduce daily basal calorie intake by 500 calories. Only by persisting can the various hormones be regulated back to balance and achieve weight loss at the same time.

Doctor Wang Xuan also reminded that the ovaries are the source of female hormones. Only with balanced hormones can the body's functions be stabilized. Especially for women of childbearing age who are preparing for pregnancy, if they can maintain a healthy standard weight, they can also reduce future childbirth-related complications. Eating smart but not full, and fighting against metabolic syndromes such as obesity are challenges of the 21st century. Let us face them with the right approach and achieve long-term health.