htmlMs. Li, 136, is very busy with work and often stays up late. She goes to bed at about 1 or 2 am every day. In the past year, her menstruation has become increasingly irregular, her menstrual blood volume has become less and less, and the menstrual interval has also lengthened to once every two months.
Recently, she found that she had not had menstruation for almost 3 months, and she often had symptoms such as heat, insomnia, joint pain, and , so she went to the hospital for examination.
After arriving at the hospital, the doctor arranged for Ms. Li to take blood to check for endocrine hormones and also had B-ultrasound. The examination results showed that Ms. Li's follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) was as high as 50, and the ovarian functional hormone (AMH) was only 0.025, indicating that ovarian function was low.
Doctor combined with Ms. Li's symptoms, the doctor's diagnosis was that he suffered from premature ovarian failure. The doctor said that Ms. Li's ovarian function is equivalent to that of people who are about to reach menopause and may stop menopause in the future and may even be unable to get pregnant.
Miss Li was shocked, why did she enter menopause at a young age? What exactly is premature ovarian failure?
1. Women's aging is generally based on the ovaries
The ovaries are the important gonads of women and are mainly responsible for endocrine and reproductive functions. Under normal circumstances, when women are 8-11 years old, with the arrival of their first menstruation, the ovaries begin to secrete estrogen, promoting the development of women's secondary sexual characteristics, and the body gradually becomes "feminine";
When they reach the age of 18, the ovarian function gradually matures, and periodic menstruation and ovulation will become regular. When they are 20-30 years old, the ovarian function enters the peak period, which is also the best age for fertility;
html ovarian function will begin to decline after the age of 130, and the ovarian function will begin to decline, and after the age of 35, it will show a cliff-like decline, and the aging speed will also accelerate; starts from the age of 45-50, the ovarian function will begin to decline naturally, and the ovaries will gradually shrink and shrink and stop ovulation; by around 60, the ovarian function will be completely exhausted.
Premature ovarian failure means early ovarian failure in women, which generally refers to the phenomenon of ovarian insufficiency and ovarian reserve loss before the age of 40.
Common manifestations of premature ovarian failure are as follows:
, irregular menstruation
Patients with premature ovarian failure will experience menstrual cycle disorders (premature or delayed menstruation), decreased menstrual flow, and even early amenorrhea.
, urinary and reproductive system problems
Premature ovarian failure will cause the ovaries to fail to secrete enough estrogen. When the estrogen level in a woman's body decreases, pubic hair and axillary hair will fall off, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, and repeated urinary tract infections and gynecological inflammation will occur.
, Infertility
Premature ovarian failure will lead to a decrease in ovarian reserve function, a decrease in the number of eggs, a worse quality, and the ovaries cannot discharge eggs normally, which will seriously affect fertility, and patients will find it difficult to get pregnant, and even repeatedly embryo suspension (miscarriage).
, menopause symptoms
Patients with premature ovarian failure will experience menopause symptoms early, including sleep problems (insomnia, excessive sweating at night), changes in mood and cognitive function (irritability, anxiety and depression, lack of confidence), bone problems (back pain, loose bones, prone to bone pain and fractures), increased risk of cardiovascular disease, etc.
, immune system disorder
Many patients with premature ovarian failure will also be accompanied by some autoimmune diseases, such as thyroid disease, diabetes and systemic lupus erythematosus , etc.
2. These three signals also indicate that women have entered the aging stage
After women start to aging, some changes will occur in their bodies. The most obvious signs of aging are the following:
. Changes on the face
For women, aging face is the most obvious aging symptoms. If the skin begins to become dry, inelastic, loose, the complexion becomes darker, and the wrinkles and spots on the face increase significantly, these are signs of aging.
. Body changes
After entering middle age, the aging of the body will slow down the metabolism, the body will easily become fat and edema, and fat can easily accumulate on the waist, abdomen and buttocks, causing the waist circumference to become thicker and the buttocks to sag, and it is not as easy to lose weight as before.
. Psychological changes
In addition to physiological changes, the psychological level will also age. The most obvious manifestation is that you are not interested in new things, and your learning and cognitive abilities are beginning to deteriorate. For example, you do not want to learn knowledge or skills, feel that it is difficult and troublesome to use the newly launched technology products, and do not want to change your original preferences and hobbies.
3. If you want to delay aging, please pay attention to these 4 points
Although aging is irreversible, we can delay the aging speed and make ourselves age slower and look less old. You can start from the following aspects.
Dietary
Overall diet should ensure balanced nutrition, combine meat and vegetables, try to taste lighter, avoid high salt, high sugar, and high oil, and do not overeat, eat more natural foods, and eat less processed foods.
You can try Mediterranean diet and DASH diet . These diet plans are rich in foods with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can help fight free radical , reduce inflammatory response, and thus delay aging.
You can usually eat more dark foods because they usually contain a large amount of antioxidant ingredients such as polyphenols , anthocyanin , such as broccoli , tomatoes, black bean , etc. In addition, you can also eat some nuts such as almonds and walnuts, which are rich in trace elements such as selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese, which helps to resist oxidation.
Sleep
When people sleep, the body's hormone secretion will increase, which will help improve immunity. Moreover, when the body rests, the skin will also repair itself.
If you stay up late, it will cause endocrine disorders in the body and make the skin unable to repair normally. The moisture in the skin will be lost at an accelerated speed, and the skin will naturally become dry and rough, and there will also be fine lines and eye bags. Therefore, you must pay attention to your routine, stay up late less, and ensure a 7-8-hour sleep time.
Emotional
Multiple studies have shown that stress can accelerate aging and affect metabolism, causing us to aging prematurely. But we can moderate this through emotional regulation and self-control. When the pressure is too high, you can try the following methods to relieve the pressure.
① Move: Exercise is a good way to relieve stress. The body secretes endorphin and dopamine during exercise, which can enhance your sense of happiness and make you feel good.
Exercise can also focus your attention on the body, thereby improving emotions and dissipating worries. You can choose any activities that can make you move, such as walking, jogging, gardening, cleaning the room, etc. .
②Contact others : When you feel stressed and troubled, don’t isolate yourself. At this time, you should communicate more with your family and friends and establish social relationships. Socializing can distract you, provide support, and share your worries.
So, at this time you can go and have a coffee break with your friends, call your family, or volunteer, etc.
③ Listen to music : Listening to music can distract attention, soothe muscle progression, and reduce stress hormones. If you don’t like music, you can also change your hobbies, such as sketching, gardening, sewing, etc., anything that requires you to focus on.
Exercise
Research has found that insisting on regular exercise can help fight aging.It is recommended to exercise at least once a day, each exercise time is more than 30 minutes, and the exercise days are more than 5 days a week. The exercise intensity is appropriate, that is, The maximum heart rate during exercise should not exceed 170-year-old. It is recommended to jog, climb, cycling, swimming, etc. .
Try to Don’t sit for a long time , seize the opportunity to exercise at any time. For example, when brushing your teeth in the morning, you can tiptoe or half-squat to exercise the muscles of your lower legs; when you are sitting, you can shake your arms from time to time and stretch your lower shoulder joints; when you are waiting for the car, you can lift the lower heels, that is, your feet are shoulder-width apart, and your heels are repeatedly lifted and dropped; when watching TV at home, you can use a filled mineral water bottle to lift your arms, or practice squats.
Although aging is a normal physiological phenomenon, if anti-aging measures can be taken in advance, taking good care of your body, maintaining a positive mentality and stable emotions, it can also delay the speed of aging and keeping young and beautiful.
Reference:
[1] Premature ovarian failure approaches young women. Henan Business Daily , 2009-03-05
[2] These changes in women's bodies are wary of the "retirement" of the ovaries early. Southern Daily, 2022-04-12
[3] 9 good habits that make you look 20 years younger than your peers. Health Times, 2017-07-19
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