Don't step on women's exclusive "minefield"

Women are more likely to have high incidence of diseases at every age stage, so each period should focus on preventing potential risks. As a woman, do you know that there are several health minefields in your life?

10~20 years old: prevent dysmenorrhea

According to a foreign survey, the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among adolescent women is 67.2%. It is understood that most adolescent dysmenorrhea is primary dysmenorrhea without organic lesions, but a few are caused by diseases, such as uterine malformations, reproductive tract malformations, etc. Girls are reminded that they should avoid washing their hair with cold water during menstruation, eat less raw and cold food, avoid cold stimulation, and avoid getting caught in the rain and wading in water, so as to prevent uterine contraction caused by cold and lead to dysmenorrhea. In addition, you should also pay attention to rest, eat a proper diet and daily life, and avoid strenuous exercise and excessive mental stimulation.

20-30 years old: Prevent migraine

According to statistics, there are 10 to 25.99 million people suffering from migraine in my country, with an incidence rate of 9.3%, and the most common age group is 25 to 35 years old. Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also show that about 75% of migraine sufferers are women, most of whom are between 20 and 45 years old. About half of them occur before or after menstruation, which may be related to fluctuations in hormone levels during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. In addition, many bad lifestyle habits can also become potential hidden dangers of migraine, such as lack of exercise leading to chronic fatigue, extremely irregular sleep and insufficient sleep, improper diet, excessive mental stress, melancholy and introverted personality, as well as alcoholism and smoking.

It is recommended that women should try to avoid negative emotions such as tension and irritability, prevent excessive fatigue; eat a light diet, and supplement vitamins and minerals on time.

30~40 years old: prevent uterine disease

According to statistics, the incidence of endometriosis in women of childbearing age in my country is 10%~15%, with a peak incidence among those aged 25 to 45. Experts explain that endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrium is "located in the wrong home" and is often accompanied by various symptoms of menstrual disorders, such as prolonged menstruation and excessive menstrual bleeding. It is recommended that women perform yoga training three times a week or one moderate-intensity whole-body activity; do not have sexual intercourse during menstruation to reduce the chance of retrograde menstruation; and avoid heavy physical labor. In addition, working women need to be reminded that the golden period of childbearing is between 21 and 29 years old, and missing this period may increase the risk of endometriosis.

It should be noted that strenuous exercise should be avoided as much as possible during menstruation to prevent backflow of menstrual blood and induce endometriosis.

40~50 years old: prevent menopause

Middle-aged women's ovarian function declines, estrogen and progesterone secretion decreases, and they face turning points such as amenorrhea and menopause. Coupled with the problems of marriage, emotions, family relationships, etc., and the great mental pressure, they are prone to reactions such as emotional excitement, irritability, and insomnia. If the symptoms are mild and are normal physiological phenomena, there is no need to worry too much; if the situation is more serious, you should seek medical attention in time and intervene early.

It is recommended that middle-aged women adjust their nutrition reasonably, eat a low-calorie, low-fat, low-salt, low-sugar diet, and take appropriate calcium supplements; engage in more outdoor activities to prevent osteoporosis; maintain psychological balance, and pay attention to adjusting interpersonal relationships; pay special attention to preventing urinary tract infections and vaginitis.

50-60 years old: prevent ovarian cancer

The incidence of ovarian cancer ranks third among genital cancers, but its mortality rate ranks first, with the peak age being 50 to 60 years old. There are few symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and there is currently a lack of practical early diagnosis methods. Most patients seek medical treatment in the middle and late stages, so gynecological examinations are the key to early detection.

It is recommended that women have regular pelvic examinations, especially postmenopausal women, who must undergo a gynecological examination every year. People with a family history of cancer, including cancer of the ovary, breast, rectum, etc., should pay more attention to testing. Pelvic B-ultrasound should also be performed as appropriate, and vaginal B-ultrasound is preferred because vaginal B-ultrasound is more likely to detect enlarged ovaries than abdominal B-ultrasound. If necessary, laparoscopy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

60~70 years old: prevent breast cancer

The survey found that the first onset age of breast cancer in our country is 40-49 years old, and there is also a small peak at 60-70 years old, which is earlier than in other countries. In addition, menstruation is also one of the high-risk factors for breast cancer. Women who have their first menstruation before the age of 12 and menopause after the age of 55 are more likely to develop breast cancer and have a higher chance of developing breast cancer than normal people. Moreover, women who have not given birth or breastfed are also prone to breast cancer.

Studies have shown that the occurrence of breast cancer is related to diet, radiation, medical treatment, and lifestyle. Vegetables, fruits, yam, mushrooms, soy products, carrots, green tea, etc. can reduce the risk of disease. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women. In addition, there is a certain relationship between the mode of childbirth, childbearing age and the incidence of breast cancer. Breastfeeding after childbirth can reduce the incidence rate, and the longer the breastfeeding period, the lower the risk of breast cancer.