How to maintain ovaries after hysterectomy?

The ovaries and uterus are the two most important reproductive organs in the female body, and their functions complement each other. However, many gynecological diseases nowadays require hysterectomy when they develop seriously, which also affects the function of the ovaries. Therefore, after hysterectomy, special attention must be paid to the maintenance of the ovaries to avoid causing more diseases in the body. Let's learn about how to maintain the ovaries after hysterectomy.

How to maintain ovaries after hysterectomy?

Ovarian maintenance: good habits to maintain health

1. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Studies have shown that smoking and excessive drinking can affect ovarian function. Secondhand smoke has the same effect.

2. Stay up late less. A life of "reversing day and night" will disrupt the biological clock, neuroendocrine system dysfunction, and hormone secretion imbalance, which will not only affect ovarian function but also increase the risk of uterine fibroids and endometrial cancer.

3. Lose weight scientifically. In pursuit of "skinny beauty", many female friends have overly strict dietary restrictions, which leads to malnutrition, endocrine disorders, and ovarian atrophy and dysfunction.

4. Supplement vitamin C and vitamin E: If you take 90 mg of vitamin C and 30 mg of vitamin E every day, the probability of developing ovarian cancer will be reduced by 50%.

5. High-calcium diet: Data show that people who consume high-calcium foods every day have a 46% lower incidence of ovarian cancer than those who do not consume enough calcium.

6. Eat foods rich in phytoestrogens regularly. For example, soybeans, lentils, cereals, wheat, black rice, sunflower seeds, onions, etc.

7. Folic acid supplement: Women who often eat foods rich in folic acid have a 74% lower chance of developing ovarian cancer than women who rarely eat folic acid foods. As for folic acid, it is a water-soluble vitamin B that is rich in green vegetables, citrus fruits and whole grains.

8. Eat carrots regularly: Women who eat carrots an average of 5 times a week are 50% less likely to develop ovarian cancer than ordinary women.

9. Eat more fish and shrimp. A Turkish study found that women who ate fish two or more times a week could slow the pace of menopause.

10. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. It is recommended that women exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. In fact, the activity can be completed whenever there is time, and there is no need to set aside special time. For example, when doing housework, take the stairs when going up and down the stairs, walk one or two stops on the way to and from get off work, stretch your muscles when you are tired from work, etc.

The above is an introduction to how to maintain the ovaries after a total hysterectomy. After understanding it, we know that once the hysterectomy is removed, endocrine disorders are likely to occur, so we must adjust the body in time. First of all, after the hysterectomy, we must pay more attention to rest and cannot sit for a long time. In terms of diet, you can eat more soy products, and also do more physical exercise.