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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Ovarian dysfunction significantly affects the health in general and the sex life of women in particular. Understanding the causes of ovarian failure and the tips to help improve early ovarian failure will help women prevent, detect and treat the disease in time.
1. Causes of premature ovarian function decline
There are many causes of premature ovarian failure in women, in which, decreased estrogen hormone levels are considered the main cause. In addition, there are some causes of premature ovarian failure as follows:
Menstrual disorders: Menstrual irregularities in both volume and cycle for a long time. Using many stimulants such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, coffee, ... Vaginal inflammation and genitals infected with viruses, bacteria, fungi Abuse curettage, indiscriminate abortion, photo affect ovarian health, hormonal disorders. Suffering from diseases that require surgery to remove the ovaries (one side) or fallopian tubes, ...
2. Signs of premature ovarian failure
When estrogen hormone levels change, leading to ovarian failure, the following signs will appear:
Skin loss of elasticity, sagging, dry skin, itchy skin, appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation spots, age spots Loss hair, premature graying of hair, dry and fibrous fingernails and toenails are more fragile than usual Exciting temperament, volatile, hot flashes, body heat, sweating a lot, especially at night, causing Difficulty sleeping Or headaches, loss of concentration, body fatigue Frequent back pain In addition, the decline in ovarian function also leads to physiological function decline such as: decreased sex drive, vagina Being dry makes sex difficult and painful.
Above are some signs that ovarian function is impaired. If these signs appear under the age of 40, along with irregular menstrual cycles (or missed periods for more than 3 months), the patient needs to go to the hospital and specialized medical facilities for appointment. Blood tests that measure FSH levels help detect early ovarian failure. If the results show premature ovarian failure, an ultrasound of the ovaries will show smaller ovaries and a thinner uterus.
3. Medications to treat ovarian failure
Ovarian failure is mainly treated with medication. The drugs to treat ovarian failure have the effect of increasing the hormone estrogen to balance ovarian hormones, stimulate and promote ovarian activity. Besides, the combination of estrogen and progesterone hormones also has the effect of regenerating the lining of the uterus, regulating menstruation. Finally, the hormone estrogen is enhanced to help regenerate the activity of the cervical glands, secrete mucus to ensure the moisture of the genital organs, thereby, enhancing physiological function and sexual desire.
4. Notes to help improve premature ovarian failure
In addition to treating ovarian failure by taking estrogen hormone supplements as prescribed by your doctor, the following notes will help improve early ovarian failure in women:
Increase the intake of foods contains female sex hormones such as isoflavones, estrogens found in: Soy, soy products, sesame, papaya, cherries, ... Avoid stress, too much pressure, instead should relax , so that the mind is always at ease. In order to improve sex life, it is possible to apply some measures to help support and stimulate sex such as lubricants, change different positions, ... Declining ovarian function prematurely makes her Women are worried because it affects their marital relationship and reproductive health. Therefore, women need early detection for treatment and some measures to help improve ovarian function.
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