Excessive weight loss and anorexia may lead to premature ovarian failure

[Key Points]: Genetic factors, age of menarche, and age of first pregnancy all have a certain relationship with the age of amenorrhea. Abuse of emergency contraceptive pills can also affect the normal function of the ovaries. Excessive weight loss and anorexia can also affect ovarian function and lead to premature ovarian failure.

In addition, unhealthy lifestyles, such as staying up late, excessive weight loss, bad eating habits, picky eating, drinking, consuming too much high-fat, high-sugar, low-protein, low-fiber fast food, and obesity will affect the physiological function of women's ovaries to a certain extent.

The ovaries secrete the "source of youth" for women

The ovaries have special significance for women. They are one of the most important gonadal organs in women and are responsible for their physiological development, menstruation and pregnancy. The estrogen it secretes is the "source of youth" for women and plays an important role in maintaining female sexual characteristics and body metabolic development. In recent years, due to various factors such as environmental pollution and severe viral infection, the number of patients with premature ovarian function decline has increased in clinical practice.

Normal women generally enter menopause at around 52 years old. Premature ovarian failure refers to women experiencing amenorrhea before the age of 40, with ovarian atrophy, low estrogen levels in the body, and gonadotropin levels as high as menopausal levels, followed by the onset of menopausal symptoms.

Premature ovarian failure can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common cause is autoimmune diseases, such as thyroiditis, purpura, lupus erythematosus, myasthenia gravis, etc. Secondly, there are genetic factors, including chromosomal abnormalities. Other disease factors, such as infection with severe tuberculosis that is difficult to cure, can also cause premature ovarian failure. The ovarian function of cancer patients will also be affected after radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Premature ovarian failure can cause a decrease in estrogen in women, accompanied by menopause and ovarian dysfunction, which in turn can cause health problems. Patients with premature ovarian failure may experience hot flashes, sweating, ovarian atrophy, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, etc.; they may also experience mental anxiety, tension, depression, irritability, insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, etc. After menopause, constipation, stool retention, increased wrinkles, rough skin, etc. may occur. Premature ovarian failure can also increase women's risk of cardiovascular disease. Premature menopause can also cause osteoporosis, which can lead to fractures, bone pain, hunchback, and decreased height.

Once women get older, they should pay special attention to protecting themselves and develop the following good habits to maintain their ovaries and avoid premature aging.

1. Regularly consume foods rich in phytoestrogens, such as soybeans, lentils, cereals, wheat, black rice, onions, etc.

2. Making soy milk with soybeans, red beans, and black beans and drinking it every day is an extremely safe way to supplement phytoestrogens and should be maintained for a long time.

3. It is not advisable to stay up late often. While shouldering tremendous pressure, you should learn to combine work and rest and relax your body and mind.

4. Strengthen exercise. Yoga, swimming and brisk walking are important ways to release physical and mental stress and maintain ovaries.

5. Take vitamin E capsules every day. Vitamin E not only enhances ovarian function, but also has anti-aging effects.

The key to preventing and treating premature ovarian failure is early detection and early treatment. If you find that your menstrual flow has decreased or has suddenly stopped, you should see a doctor immediately and do not delay. Generally speaking, if you don't have your period for three consecutive months, you must go to the hospital for treatment, otherwise it may cause ovarian atrophy.

Source: 39 Health Network www.39.net

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