Why do you still have endometriosis after amenorrhea?

On this day, a woman named Ms. Xia who had menopause came to the hospital for a gynecological examination because of abdominal pain. The diagnosis was endometriosis. Ms. Xia couldn't understand why she would have this disease even though she had menopause, so she went to ask the doctor.

The doctor explained: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease. For post-menopausal women, due to the lack of estrogen stimulation, the ectopic endometrial lesions can gradually shrink and absorb, further turning the endometrium into an independent tissue that is not affected by any endocrine system, thus inducing endometriosis.

The main reason for postmenopausal endometriosis is that the ovaries are not the only organ in the body that produces androgens. After menopause, the adrenal glands are another organ that produces hormones, so there is still enough estrogen in the body to stimulate the proliferation of the endometrium after menopause, further making the endometrium an independent tissue that is not affected by any endocrine factors. If the patient gains weight and is overweight, the adrenal glands will use more fat to produce estrogen, so the chance of developing this disease is greater. Since the endometrium may be stimulated and proliferate after taking hormones, some experts suggest that patients with endometriosis should not be allowed to take female hormones for the time being after undergoing ovarian and ovarian removal surgery.

Menopause means the end of female fertility and the beginning of another milestone in life. At this time, we should pay attention to the adjustment of body and mind, and pay special attention to physical health. We can take care of ourselves through the following ways.

1. Timely psychological adjustment

Women will experience a huge gap in both physical and psychological aspects after menopause. In addition, menopause may bring a series of discomforts to the body, and women will experience gap and anxiety. It is recommended that medical staff help menopausal women adjust their mentality in time, face it rationally, and gradually accept it.

2. Improve physical condition

Due to changes in hormone levels in women, menopausal women are more likely to experience physical discomfort and even suffer from various gynecological diseases, which affects their overall health. Women should be careful to avoid getting their lower body cold, not washing their feet or hair with cold water, and not sitting in cool wet places, etc., to prevent stimulation from moisture and cold, which may cause vasoconstriction of pelvic organs and aggravate menopause. It is recommended to soak feet in 38-43℃ hot water to promote blood circulation in the body.

3. Dietary adjustment

In addition to eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, women after menopause should pay more attention to balancing various nutrients. It is recommended to appropriately supplement foods rich in estrogen, calcium, and protein, such as oranges, meat, fish, etc. It is not advisable to eat raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods.

4. Take more rest

The physical strength and endurance of menopausal women have decreased. They should avoid heavy physical labor, but they cannot completely rest in bed. They should choose light physical labor, which can not only promote pelvic blood circulation, but also facilitate disease recovery. Therefore, they should pay attention to the combination of work and rest and get more rest.

5. Appropriate entertainment

Affected by the changes in hormone levels, every woman is unwilling to face the phenomenon of aging caused by menopause, so she may be physically and mentally exhausted and overly worried. At this time, appropriate entertainment, such as singing, playing games, etc., can effectively relieve bad emotions, stimulate the secretion of happy elements, and is conducive to the recovery of diseases.

Endometriosis caused by menopause will have a certain impact on women's physical and mental health, thereby reducing the patient's sexual happiness index. Therefore, it is necessary to actively cooperate with the treatment. During the treatment, attention should also be paid to care to avoid recurrence of the disease. When treating the disease, choose a regular hospital to avoid causing unnecessary harm to yourself and increasing the patient's pain.