What role do the ovaries play in a woman's body? Not only does it affect fertility, it also has an effect on these organs

 The ovaries are the most important reproductive organ of women, and their basic function is to produce and discharge egg cells and secrete sex hormones to promote female reproductive organ development and maintain sexual function. The ovaries not only affect the reproductive system, but also the cardiovascular, digestive, immune, and nervous systems, among 8 other systems.

What systems can be affected by ovaries?

1. Cognitive system

Ovarian hypofunction can lead to a lack of estrogen secretion, resulting in gradual atrophy of the gray matter of the brain, resulting in poor concentration and memory loss, increasing the risk of cognitive disorders, especially Alzheimer's disease.

2. Digestive system

Insufficient secretion of estrogen leads to atrophy of the mucous membrane of the digestive system and a gradual decrease in the number of glands, which hinders the secretion of digestive juices, causing indigestion and increasing the risk of gastric bleeding and superficial gastritis.

3. Urinary system

The main symptoms are frequent and urgent urination, recurrent urinary tract and vaginal infections, and often urination due to laughing or straining.

4. Skeletal system

Estrogen promotes bone production and prevents bone destruction. However, after the lesion of ovarian function, the secretion of estrogen decreases and cannot make full use of calcium, which can easily cause osteoporosis or fracture. In addition, the reduction of estrogen in the body can weaken the elasticity of bone and joint ligaments, increasing the risk of disc herniation.

5. Immune system

Estrogen regulates the immune system, preventing the invasion of pathogenic bacteria and removing metabolic waste and toxins from the body in a timely manner. However, after premature ovarian failure, estrogen secretion decreases and resistance decreases, making it impossible to fight against pathogenic bacteria, which makes pathogenic bacteria take advantage of the situation and also increases the risk of cancer.

6. Nervous system

Estrogen can help regulate the hypothalamus mood center. Once the secretion of estrogen decreases in the body, it will affect the mind and nerves, which will lead to anxiety, depression, irritability and insomnia, and difficulty in controlling emotions.

7. Cardiovascular system

Estrogen can help regulate blood lipids. Lack of estrogen in the body can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as acute heart attack, stroke, coronary heart disease and hypertension. Because estrogen can dilate blood vessels, a decrease in estrogen can cause blood vessels to contract and spasm, which can lead to headaches; a decrease in estrogen can also increase the proportion of androgens, changing the distribution of body fat and making it easier for fat to accumulate in the waist, abdomen and internal organs.

8. Reproductive system

Premature ovarian failure can cause female infertility, but if there are still residual egg cells in the ovaries, they can continue to grow after scientific and standardized treatment. Therefore, a small percentage of women with premature ovarian failure can get pregnant naturally after treatment, but the success rate is relatively low.

Warm Tips

This shows how important ovarian health is to physical health, so women should take good care of their ovaries.

You should know how to use the right contraceptive methods and reduce the number of abortions; refuse to smoke or drink, regulate your emotions, talk to friends and family or exercise to relieve psychological stress; keep moderate exercise, such as tai chi, yoga or walking; pay attention to a light and varied diet, eat less or no processed food, and do not abuse estrogen-containing supplements and foods to avoid disturbing hormone levels in the body.

If you are unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, you should also receive estrogen therapy under the guidance of your doctor to address symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats and to prevent complications.