Dysfunction of the ovaries

Many women do not immediately recognize the signals of their own organism that everything is OK with their ovaries, and yet the diagnosis of "dysfunction of the ovaries of the reproductive period" is being put in our country increasingly. You need to be very attentive to yourself so that you can identify the problem as early as possible and outline ways to solve it together with the gynecologist.

Under dysfunction of the ovaries it is customary to understand the violation of the hormonal function of this major female sex gland. It is important to know the signs of the disease, be able to identify the cause and not allow the occurrence of dangerous consequences.

Signs of ovarian dysfunction

The main manifestations of the violation of the functions of this twin female body are:

• disorders of the menstrual cycle (delay more than 35 days with subsequent bleeding, which lasts more than a week, shortening the menstrual cycle less than 21 days, irregular monthly);
• pain in the lower abdomen (usually of a pulling nature, but can also be acute, spreading throughout the abdomen, giving back to the waist during menstruation or before it);
• excessive expression of premenstrual syndrome in the form of lethargy, apathy, tearfulness or irritability.

In addition, with prolonged and profuse bleeding, signs of anemia may join the above symptoms, namely: pallor of the skin and visible mucous membranes, increased heart rate, weakness, headache, decreased appetite.

Causes of ovarian dysfunction

Hormonal dysfunction of the ovaries can be caused by the following factors:

• inflammatory processes in the small pelvis, arising due to non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene, hypothermia;
• diseases of the uterus ( fibroma , endometriosis, swelling);
• congenital or acquired endocrine disorders (obesity, diabetes, etc.);
• nervous exhaustion, stress, physical or mental fatigue, irrational mode of work and rest;
• spontaneous or artificial termination of pregnancy;
• incorrect placement of the intrauterine device in the uterus.

Also, the onset of this disease can be influenced by a whole range of factors, such as climate change, excessive exposure to the sun, taking medications.

How to treat ovarian dysfunction?

Treatment of this disease should be timely. As a rule, doctors resort to a whole range of activities, namely:

• correcting urgent conditions (for example, stop prolonged bleeding);
• eliminate the causes of the disease;
• restore the hormonal function of the female organs, thereby normalizing the cycle.

If the diagnosis of "dysfunction of the ovaries" is made, treatment with folk remedies can not be shown as the main therapy. Herbal treatment can only be used as an auxiliary therapy and only with the permission of a doctor.

Consequences of ovarian dysfunction

Remember that this disease is excellently treated, and therefore ovarian dysfunction and pregnancy are completely compatible concepts, provided that you seek medical help in a timely manner and take the course of appropriate therapy as directed by your doctor. You need to regularly visit a gynecologist, plan pregnancy solely under his control, since getting pregnant with dysfunction of the ovaries can be difficult, because female hormones simply do not have enough. Pregnancy is also conducted under the increased attention of specialists, so that it does not break down.

If the disease in time is not treated in time, then infertility, in the future, it can lead to mastopathy , uterine myoma, malignant structures of the reproductive system and mammary glands, to serious endocrine lesions.