For girls, puberty is mainly about breast development, and later, psychological maturity. For boys, it's about growing facial hair, developing an Adam's apple, and so on. But some girls also strangely grow facial hair or gradually gain weight. Sometimes, we might think it's just due to an excess of male hormones, but that's not the case; it's closely related to the ovaries!
During puberty, nearly 10% of girls experience symptoms such as weight gain, irregular menstruation, acne, and even the growth of facial hair. Don't think that these are just "bad things" for adolescence. If not treated in time, they can affect fertility during the reproductive years, making it difficult to get pregnant, and in the long term, they may even lead to complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer.
The above symptoms are common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Medical experts point out that women with PCOS often have unhealthy lifestyles, and the main clinical treatment methods include exercise, diet therapy, and adjustments to nutritional supplements.
Analysis: Endocrine abnormalities lead to anovulation.
Experts explain that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) occurs when a woman's menstrual cycle is chronically anovulatory. As a result, many small follicles that have developed but cannot mature and release eggs accumulate on the surface of the ovaries. Therefore, during pelvic ultrasound examinations, especially transvaginal ultrasound, enlarged ovaries are often found on both sides, with more than 12 small follicles less than 10 mm in diameter in each ovary. Because of this polycystic change in the ovaries, it is called "polycystic ovary syndrome".
This change is caused by abnormalities or imbalances in a woman's endocrine system. Examinations may reveal high androgen levels, high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, an elevated LH/FSG ratio, and hyperinsulinemia. It is not uncommon; Li Xiaobin found that the incidence of this disease has been gradually increasing in recent years, mostly occurring in adolescent and reproductive-age women, with an incidence rate of approximately 5% to 10%. Its onset may be related to genetic and environmental factors, including high androgen levels, the use of antiepileptic drugs, geographical location, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Prevention: Addressing endocrine disorders in women at their root
1. Persist in exercising
A proper balance of activity and rest is essential for maintaining good health. For women, 30 minutes of exercise daily is sufficient to burn excess calories, aid in weight loss, boost metabolism, and help prevent endocrine problems. Therefore, women, stop making excuses to be lazy!
2. Beautiful women love taking baths.
Taking a bath every night before bed can help maintain the balance of various aspects of the body. During the bath, you will unconsciously accelerate blood circulation, digest body heat, reduce the burden on the body, and stay away from endocrine problems. At the same time, it can also moisturize the skin and soften the skin keratin. So there are many benefits to taking a bath.
3. Stay away from fast food, stay away from bacteria.
The fast pace of life often leads women to consume fast food all day long. However, fast food is rarely clean or nutritious, and some dishes are even prepared in dirty, messy kitchens. If women consume too much of this, toxins will accumulate in their bodies over time, which can accelerate endocrine disorders. Therefore, it is recommended that women stay away from fast food as much as possible for their own health, cook their own meals whenever possible, and avoid junk food and processed foods.
