Excessive weight loss NG! Beware of premature ovarian aging

[Key Points]: With the increasingly fierce social competition, the accelerated pace of work and life, coupled with the influence of unhealthy lifestyles and psychological and mental factors, it is easy to cause premature ovarian aging. Therefore, it is particularly important to correctly understand the harm of the disease and to detect and treat it early.

Miss Zhang, 27 years old, often diets to lose weight. She skips breakfast every day, only eats a little staple food at noon, and replaces dinner with fruit. Half a year ago, her menstruation began to become irregular and the amount of menstrual flow decreased month by month. Since she had no other physical discomfort, she did not pay much attention to it. It was not until the last two months when she experienced amenorrhea, accompanied by hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, insomnia, memory loss, fatigue, etc., that she sought treatment. After relevant examinations, she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure.

Premature ovarian failure belongs to the category of "blood deficiency", "infertility" and "amenorrhea" in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to a disease with a series of symptoms such as menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, infertility, sexual dysfunction, menopause, etc. caused by ovarian dysfunction in women before the age of 40. Studies have confirmed that due to the decrease in hormone secretion from the ovaries of such patients, osteoporosis, lipid metabolism disorders, cardiovascular diseases and the decline of organ functions in the body can often occur, resulting in a decrease in the quality of life of patients.

Female ovaries have two physiological functions: 1. Produce eggs. 2. Synthesize and secrete steroid hormones and have endocrine functions. The human hypothalamus-pituitary system can regulate ovarian activity, causing it to undergo cyclical changes, known as the ovarian cycle. The steroid hormones secreted by the ovaries not only cause periodic changes in the endometrium and produce the menstrual cycle, but also regulate the physiological activities of various organs and tissues in the human body.

Therefore, the normal menopause for women should be around 49 years old. Menopause represents the decline of ovarian physiological function. If menopause occurs early due to various factors, even before the age of 40, it means premature ovarian failure.

Premature ovarian failure is a gradual process. Clinically, most patients experience symptoms of amenorrhea such as irregular or scanty menstruation, hot flashes, sweating, and irritability before the onset of premature ovarian failure. Special attention should be paid at this time, and hormone tests related to ovarian function should be conducted to ensure early detection and early treatment. Premature ovarian failure is reversible. If it is treated actively in the early stages and the inducing factors are eliminated, premature ovarian failure can be repaired.

Prevent premature ovarian failure

1. Develop good living habits

Try to stay up late less and get enough sleep. Resting at night can enable the ovaries to secrete enough steroid hormones to maintain the physiological function of the ovaries.

2. Avoid long periods of sitting without exercise

Sitting still for a long time can cause poor circulation of qi and blood, qi stagnation and blood stasis, and can also lead to dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation. It is recommended to exercise every day. Aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, etc. are good choices. They can not only make people feel happy, but also promote blood circulation throughout the body, stretch muscles and bones, and improve blood and oxygen supply to the ovaries.

3. Refuse to diet excessively

A balanced diet is beneficial to maintaining the ovaries. Vegetables and fruits should be eaten every day, and daily fat intake should not exceed 25 grams. Unhealthy behaviors such as picky eating, excessive dieting, etc. will damage ovarian health. It is recommended to eat some duck blood soup, pork liver soup, etc. after each menstruation.

4. Regulate emotions and balance your mindset

Combine work and rest, pay attention to taking contraceptive measures, and prevent damage to the ovaries caused by multiple miscarriages.

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