Ovarian failure: Causes, signs and effects of the disease on women's health

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Ovarian failure is becoming an obsession for women. The disease not only affects the patient's normal life, but also seriously affects the patient's health.

The ovaries are the organs responsible for fertilization and reproduction in a woman's body. The ovaries are also responsible for the production of the female reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Premature ovarian failure is a condition in which the functions of the ovaries cease to function, in which the patient will not be able to perform the function of producing and nurturing eggs to maintain reproductive activity in women. Besides, other sexual functions of women are also affected because the hormone that stimulates libido is not produced, the hormones are disturbed, causing an imbalance in the body.
Ovarian failure is one of the leading causes of decreased sex life and impeded reproductive function in women as well as a cause of infertility in couples.

There are many causes of ovarian failure, and it may be related to chromosomal diseases, genetics, or autoimmune diseases. However, the decline in the hormone estrogen is the main cause of ovarian failure. In which the following causes lead to the decline of the hormone estrogen:
Menstrual disorders for a long time make the menstrual volume unstable. The abuse of stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, coffee, cocaine,... greatly affects hormone production. Inflammation of the genitals from bacteria, fungi, viruses. The removal of one ovary or fallopian tube, ... in the treatment can affect the treatment, especially indiscriminate abortion leading to the ovaries being affected, the hormones are disturbed. In addition, excessive weight loss and long-term stress cause autonomic dysfunction, affecting endocrine regulation in the body, leading to impaired ovarian function and decreased estrogen hormone.

Menstrual disturbances for a long time make the menstrual volume unstable, besides the status and color of the menstrual cycle change. Frequent dizziness, nausea, especially insomnia in the middle of the night. Decreased sex drive, always avoiding sex. The skin shows signs of wrinkles, sagging breasts and sagging. Memory decline. Vaginal dryness and pain during sex.

The disease has a great impact on women's lives, especially in married life. The effects caused by the disease such as:
Make the patient lose confidence in himself. Affects sex life because the patient has no desire for sex and it is difficult to achieve pleasure during intercourse. Reproductive function in women is significantly reduced because eggs cannot be produced and ovulated for fertilization, leading to infertility. Women who notice signs of ovarian failure such as menstrual disorders, delayed menstruation or menorrhagia, .. should take the initiative to visit the hospital to be diagnosed by doctors and give a timely treatment plan. Gynecological cancer screening and early detection package at Vinmec International General Hospital will help customers check and monitor female physiological health including screening for cervical cancer, ovarian failure....Advanced awareness of disease prevention in each person.