Revealing that women can do this to maintain their uterus

The uterus is a part of the female reproductive organs. It is located in the middle of the pelvic cavity. Three pairs of ligaments hold it firmly in place. Its shape looks like an inverted pear. The wider upper part is the uterine body, the protruding part of the upper end of the uterine body is the fundus, and the two sides of the fundus are called uterine horns, which are connected to the two fallopian tubes respectively. The narrower, oval-shaped lower part is the cervix. The blessing that the uterus brings to women is unique. It is a symbol of women's progress from immaturity to maturity, the channel for sperm to reach the fallopian tube, the hotbed and cradle of life, the first home for everyone coming to this world, and the source of women's beauty. It also has complex reactions during sex, giving women wonderful feelings. Women's endocrine balance and physiological functions, maintaining youth and charm, etc. are all inseparable from the uterus. At the same time, the uterus is also a particularly delicate and fragile "place of trouble", prone to diseases such as uterine inflammation, cervical erosion, uterine fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, etc., so the maintenance of the uterus is imperative.

A woman's uterus begins to develop rapidly around the age of 10. The endometrium undergoes periodic changes under the action of ovarian hormones and is shed to form menstruation. At the age of 18, the uterus develops to adult levels, is the size of a small duck pear, about 7-8 cm long, 4-5 cm wide at the bottom, 2-3 cm thick, weighs about 40-50 grams, and has a uterine cavity capacity of 5 ml. In order to adapt to the development of the fetus during pregnancy, the uterus will continue to grow as the fetus grows. At full-term pregnancy, the uterus is about 35 cm long, 25 cm wide, 22 cm thick, and weighs about 1000 grams. It can hold about 5000 ml of contents including the fetus and amniotic fluid. 7-10 days after delivery, the internal cervical os will close and return to its normal size in about 4 weeks. After menopause, the uterus begins to shrink and return to its pre-pubertal size, and also ushers in a turbulent time for women - menopause.

(1) Cleanliness, sexual life, and pregnancy and childbirth.

(1) Pay attention to daily hygiene to prevent disease infection.

In daily life, pay attention to the care of the vulva, keep it clean and dry, prevent pathogens from entering the uterine cavity, causing endometrial infection, and thus triggering endometritis and fibroids; try to use running water for washing to maintain the natural environment of the vulva; do not use unclean, unqualified toilet paper, sanitary pads and sanitary napkins, do not use sanitary pads every day, use vaginal cleansing wipes frequently, and change sanitary napkins in time during menstruation. Try to avoid using vaginal douching solutions or inserting corrosive drugs into the vagina to avoid damaging the flora and tissues in the vagina, thereby causing cervicitis. Especially during childhood, it is necessary to ensure the good development of the uterus and guard against the invasion of vulvitis and vaginitis in children. Once gynecological diseases are discovered, they must be treated in time to eliminate them in the bud.

(2) Maintain a healthy, regular and harmonious sex life.

Sexual intercourse consumes a lot of energy, speeds up the body's metabolism, and discharges a large amount of waste from the body. Sexual intercourse can also accelerate blood circulation in the reproductive organs in the lower abdomen, thereby ensuring the hygiene of the uterus. Irregular or infrequent sexual life can cause poor blood circulation in the uterus, resulting in congestion, which may develop into diseases such as uterine fibroids and uterine cysts. Disordered, unclean and indulgent sexual life will have adverse effects on the uterus, especially unclean sexual life, which will allow pathogens to enter the uterine cavity through the vagina, leading to endometrial infection, and thus causing cervicitis, cervical erosion, uterine fibroids and other diseases.

(3) Take effective contraceptive measures to reduce the chance of induced abortion.

After entering puberty, the connection between the uterus and the outside world expands, and protective measures are needed at this time. It is not advisable to engage in sexual life too early or get married and have children too early, as this will overwhelm the uterus and cause related diseases. Pregnancy planning and contraceptive measures should be well taken to avoid unnecessary abortions and injuries. A woman should not have more than three abortions in her lifetime, and no more than two abortions in a year. Repeated artificial abortions in a short period of time will cause serious damage to the uterus and increase the probability of women developing uterine fibroids. Moreover, doctors usually cannot see the uterine cavity when performing an abortion, which is a "blind operation". In addition, if the direction of entry of the instrument during the operation is inconsistent with the curvature of the uterus, or if excessive force is used, it can easily cause uterine damage or even perforation.

(4) Take good care of yourself during pregnancy and provide good postpartum care.

Sexual life should be strictly controlled during pregnancy, especially in the early and late stages of pregnancy, to prevent intrauterine infection, miscarriage and premature birth. Have regular prenatal checkups and seek medical attention immediately if you find any abnormalities. Try to choose natural childbirth. Caesarean section can only be used as a remedy for pathological factors of the mother and baby. Don't perform a Caesarean section to save trouble. Cesarean section can easily lead to abnormal uterine bleeding, and may cause damage to the bladder and fallopian tubes during the operation. In addition, pelvic inflammatory disease, irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain and other phenomena are prone to occur after the operation. After giving birth, you should take scientific confinement measures, ensure adequate and reasonable rest, keep bowel movements smooth, prevent constipation, and avoid heavy physical labor to prevent uterine prolapse. Frequent squatting or doing heavy work will increase abdominal pressure, which can lead to uterine prolapse.

(1) Pay attention to food diversity and balanced nutrition, and avoid picky eating, partial eating and overeating.

Adopt a low-fat diet and eat more protein-rich foods such as milk and eggs. Increase the intake of coarse grains in the staple food, such as beans, potatoes, etc. Studies have shown that women whose main food source is foods rich in phytoestrogens, such as beans and soy products, have a lower risk of uterine cancer than other women. Because the soy isoflavones (phytoestrogens) in soybeans have a bidirectional regulatory effect on human hormones. When the estrogen level in the human body is insufficient, it can make up for the deficiency of estrogen; when the estrogen level is high, it can lower the estrogen level, which is the so-called "replenishing when it is low and resisting when it is high". Eat more fruits and vegetables, fungi and algae. Studies have shown that women who eat at least 4 servings of vegetables and fruits a day have a 10% lower risk of uterine fibroids compared to women who eat less than one serving a day, but the risk of uterine fibroids is not significant if they eat too much. Eat nutritious dried fruits and nuts regularly: such as peanuts, melon seeds, sesame seeds, red dates, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc., but pay attention to the amount control, a small handful a day is enough. Especially in childhood, in order to ensure the good development of the uterus, more attention should be paid to the reasonable combination of nutrition. Menopausal women can take appropriate calcium and vitamin supplements.

(2) Try to avoid greasy, cold, spicy and irritating foods, and reduce the intake of sweet drinks and sweets.

High-fat foods, especially animal fats, will promote the secretion of female estrogen after entering the human body, stimulate the uterus, affect the normal repair of the uterus, and thus cause uterine fibroids. Frequent consumption of sweets such as cookies, cakes, candies, etc. increases the risk of uterine cancer. Traditional medicine believes that eating raw, cold and cool foods will consume Yang energy, leading to the internal generation of cold evil and causing uterine cold. If you consume too much sugar, your body will secrete a large amount of insulin, which will stimulate the growth of endometrial cells, increase estrogen levels, and increase the risk of uterine cancer. Studies have found that total sugar intake of more than 35 grams per day (equivalent to 7 teaspoons) leads to a 36% increase in the incidence of uterine cancer. Try to avoid eating poultry, livestock and fish fed with hormone feed, eat less out-of-season fruits and vegetables; do not drink alcohol or smoke. Remember not to lose weight blindly. Whether it is dieting or taking medicine to lose weight, it will cause great harm to women's bodies and lead to uterine diseases. The correct way is to lose weight healthily through exercise and a reasonable diet.

(1) Maintain a good mood and ensure adequate sleep.

According to a survey, depressed women are more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids, so female friends must learn to adjust their mentality in time, and avoid being too happy, too sad, too angry, or depressed. Especially menopausal women need to maintain a happy mood. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest and avoid overwork. Adjust your biological clock, ensure adequate sleep, try to avoid staying up late, and also pay attention to rest after staying up late. Staying up late for a long time and lack of sleep will damage the body's immune cells, leading to endocrine disorders, and thus causing uterine diseases.

(2) Adhere to regular and moderate physical exercise, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid obesity.

Studies have found that physical exercise (such as brisk walking, jogging, and yoga) and doing housework can reduce the incidence of endometrial cancer by 40%. It will be better if you walk on pebbles, because pebbles can stimulate the meridians and acupoints on the soles of the feet, dredge the meridians, regulate Qi and blood, and improve blood circulation. Obese people are at high risk of endometrial cancer, and nearly 70% of early patients are obese women. This may be related to the fact that estrogen levels in the blood remain high. Excessive fat increases estrogen storage, and the estrogen in fat cells can be continuously released into the bloodstream and continue to act on the endometrium. Especially for obese women after menopause because they no longer secrete progesterone. If the body is at high estrogen levels for a long time, the endometrium will be continuously affected by high levels of estrogen without progesterone antagonism, which can easily stimulate endometrial hyperplasia and even cancer.