Gynecological diseases

　　One, lack of control or excessive control over diet. The significant improvement in living standards has not only given rise to chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes but has also resulted in many overweight girls. There is a gynecological disease called polycystic ovary syndrome, which is characterized by obesity, amenorrhea, and infertility; the risk of endometrial cancer in overweight women is also greatly increased, and the same is true for excessive dieting due to fear of weight gain, which can affect the onset of menstruation, and even lead to scanty menstruation or amenorrhea.

　　Two, excessive cleaning. The female reproductive system has a natural barrier and self-cleaning function, with innate disease resistance and prevention functions, such as the vaginal environment being slightly acidic, with a large number of lactic acid bacteria acting as 'health guardians' to resist the invasion of foreign pathogens. Blindly using cleaning solutions to wash the vagina can disrupt the vaginal flora balance, causing fungal vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, and even ascending infections leading to endometritis, salpingitis, and pelvic peritonitis.

　　Three, neglecting abdominal pain. Dysmenorrhea, especially secondary progressive dysmenorrhea, is often caused by conditions such as adenomyosis and endometriosis, and treatment should be provided in different ways according to the severity; if there is a feeling of lower abdominal distension, lower back and sacral pain, and an increase in leukorrhea, it is very likely to be pelvic inflammatory disease, and relevant treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor; sudden lower abdominal pain requires vigilance for ovarian cyst torsion and corpus luteum rupture, as delaying the condition may threaten life.

　　Four, Permissive behavior. The relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer has been recognized in the medical community. Sexual contact is the main route of transmission, and having multiple sexual partners undoubtedly greatly increases the chance of HPV infection, thereby increasing the incidence of cervical cancer. If sexual activity begins too early, due to the underdeveloped cervix epithelium, it is more likely to become ill due to poor resistance. Survey data show that women with multiple extramarital sexual partners are at twice or three times the risk of cervical cancer compared to those with a single fixed partner, and those who have their first sexual encounter before the age of 18 have a much higher incidence of cervical lesions.

　　Four, Long-term use of antibiotics may suppress lactobacilli in the vagina, lose their antagonistic effect against fungi, disrupt the natural ecological balance of the vagina, change the microenvironment of the vagina, and cause the rapid proliferation of bacterial pathogens, leading to the occurrence of vaginitis with fungal infection.

　　1, It may cause migraines, weight gain, dark circles under the eyes, irritability, dry skin, chest shrinkage, and the appearance of melasma;

　　2, Abnormal leukorrhea: Normally, women have a small amount of thin, transparent, or milky white leukorrhea. If the leukorrhea turns yellow, curd-like, purulent, or bloody with an odor, it is considered abnormal.

　　3, Abnormal vulvovaginal conditions: Protruding objects in the vagina, vulvar growths, vulvar leukoplakia, itching, and others;

　　4, It can cause urinary tract infection: Frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, and purulent discharge.

　　5, Lower abdominal pain: Hidden pain or sudden severe pain in the lower abdomen (below the navel) should be considered for certain serious and acute gynecological conditions, such as ectopic pregnancy, abortion, ovarian cyst torsion, and others.

　　6, Abnormal menstruation: Amenorrhea refers to women who have not had their first menstrual period before the age of 18 or those who have regular menstrual periods but suddenly stop. Menstrual disorders include menstrual cycles shorter than 20 days, longer than 40 days, excessive or insufficient menstrual volume, or irregular vaginal bleeding, including continuous menstrual bleeding or bleeding during sexual intercourse.

　　7, Difficulty or pain during sexual intercourse: This condition may be caused by congenital vaginal atresia, hymen abnormality, vaginitis, endometriosis, and other conditions.

　　8, Ovarian diseases: Masses may appear in the middle or on both sides of the lower abdomen, which may be caused by uterine or ovarian diseases.

　　Gynecological diseases are divided into many types, mainly the following types of symptoms:

　　One, Vaginitis:

　　Vaginitis may cause symptoms such as increased leukorrhea, frequent urination, urgency, and dysuria, and there may be varying degrees of itching, burning, or pain. In the acute stage, there may be fever. The characteristics of leukorrhea in different types of vaginitis are different and can be used as a basis for differentiation:

　　1, Trichomonas vaginitis is characterized by grayish-yellow, turbid discharge with froth, an odor, and sometimes milky or yellowish-white thin liquid. Sometimes it is greenish-purulent frothy discharge.

　　2, Vaginitis with fungal infection presents with watery or curd-like, ointment-like discharge, or white scale-like particles and lumps, resembling curd. Vaginitis in the elderly is characterized by yellowish watery discharge. In severe cases of infection, the discharge may become purulent with an odor, and there may be occasional spotting. Women who suspect they have vaginitis should go to a gynecologist for examination and treatment under a doctor's guidance, and should not take medicine on their own.

　　Two, ovarian cysts:

　　To check for ovarian cysts, you can lie on the bed in the morning after waking up, with an empty stomach and an empty bladder, bending your knees, relaxing your abdomen, and using your fingertips to press on all parts of the lower abdomen, especially the sides, to carefully feel for any lumps. If there are any, you should be cautious and it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up. In addition, if women experience a persistent increase in waist circumference or abdominal distension, do not think it is gaining weight, and should go to the hospital for a gynecological ultrasound examination in a timely manner.

　　Three, cervical erosion:

　　Cervical erosion is most common in married women. After cervical erosion occurs, it often presents with increased leukorrhea, stickiness, and occasionally purulent or bloody leukorrhea, as well as lower back pain, abdominal pain, and a sense of weight in the lower abdomen. If cervical erosion is not treated in time, the chance of developing malignant tumors will increase.

　　Four, uterine fibroids:

　　If there are cervical or uterine diseases, such as uterine fibroids or cervical erosion, there are often symptoms such as increased menstruation, bleeding after menopause, or contact bleeding, so any bleeding other than normal menstruation should be investigated for the cause, checked in a timely manner, and treated accordingly.

　　One, maintain a warm abdomen.

　　From the perspective of yin and yang, men belong to yang, and women belong to yin. Although women belong to yin, the uterus should maintain a yang state, which means it needs to be kept warm for health. Therefore, the reproductive system of women is most afraid of cold. Lower body coldness can directly lead to female cold uterus, in addition to cold hands and feet, dysmenorrhea, it can also trigger pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, and other diseases. Therefore, doing a good job of warming the lower body can help women avoid many gynecological diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine often says 'warming the uterus for pregnancy', as long as the uterus and pelvic Qi and blood are unblocked, inflammation is naturally eliminated, and a baby can be conceived. Therefore, a healthy and 'lucky pregnancy' belly is always warm and soft.

　　Two, maintain smooth blood circulation in the lower body.

　　Do not wear tight shaping clothes or very tight jeans. Avoid sitting for long periods and try to exercise more. Lack of exercise in the lower body can lead to pelvic congestion, which is also not good for the heart and blood vessels, and can also cause female breasts to sag. Persistent exercise and strengthening the lumbar and abdominal muscle strength play a significant role in maintaining body shape, preventing pelvic inflammatory disease and other gynecological diseases, and can also improve the quality of sexual life. There are many specific abdominal circulation exercises in yoga, which are very effective.

　　Three, pay attention to healthy eating.

　　In terms of diet, be a 'generalist eater', consuming more than four types of fruits and vegetables daily, eating fish twice a week, and also taking various grains and dairy products at breakfast. It is appropriate to supplement fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Ensuring breakfast every day can effectively promote metabolism and maintain the youthfulness of blood vessels and the immune system.

　　Four, giving birth can also prevent the occurrence of gynecological diseases.Research shows that a complete pregnancy process in a woman's life can increase 10 years of immunity, which mainly targets gynecological tumors.

　　Five, normal menstruation is an important sign of good health.If a woman exhibits symptoms such as bleeding, abnormal leukorrhea, abdominal pain, lumps, etc., it indicates that there is definitely a problem, and she must seek medical attention immediately.

　　6. Develop the habit of self-examination.When taking a bath, women can check their breasts for lumps, and feel the lower abdomen when getting up in the morning or going to bed at night to see if there are any lumps.

　　7. Have a regular physical examination at the hospital every year.Breast examination, ultrasound, cervical smear, and other gynecological examinations are very important and should not be missed.

　　8. Avoid abortion.Abortion can cause great harm to women, easily create opportunities for diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and endometriosis, and is also easy to disrupt the immune system, causing repeated abortions. Therefore, before sexual activity, please take protective measures.

　　1. Gynecological speculum examination

　　It is mainly to understand the condition of the vagina and cervix, exclude developmental abnormalities of the reproductive organs in pregnant women to provide a passage for the smooth birth of the baby; observe whether the vaginal mucosa is congested, whether the color and amount of vaginal discharge are normal, and whether there is an odor; look at whether the cervix is eroded and whether there are cervical polyps; especially during the early pregnancy period, observe whether the cause of bleeding is related to the vagina and cervix, and provide a basis for treatment.

　　2. Vaginal discharge examination

　　To understand whether there are trichomonads, mold, and other microorganisms in the vagina, and if necessary, chlamydia, mycoplasma, and gonococcus examinations are also required. If the above microorganisms are present, they are prone to cause ascending infections, affect embryo development, and induce abortion.

　　3. Cervical smear examination

　　This examination is mainly to understand the morphology of cervical epithelial cells and exclude the occurrence of cervical tumors. Of course, cervical smear examination is a relatively primitive examination method, and further examination such as colposcopy or cervical biopsy can be performed if there are doubts to make a clear diagnosis.

　　4. Ultrasound examination

　　Ultrasound examination is performed at 40 days and 60 days of amenorrhea to understand the implantation site of the gestational sac and the development of the embryo. After four months of pregnancy, the obstetric registration examination is carried out according to the requirements of obstetrics, and ultrasound follow-up is performed.

　　5. Gynecological examination

　　The main understanding is whether the size of the uterus is consistent with the menstrual period, and whether the embryo is developing normally. When the size of the uterus does not match the menstrual period, an ultrasound examination is needed to exclude conditions such as uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine development, and abnormal embryo development. If there are uterine fibroids, it is necessary to estimate the size, growth site, and whether it affects the growth and development of the embryo, and to terminate the pregnancy in time if necessary, and to estimate the nature of the fibroids as much as possible. At the same time, the doctor's examination also includes whether the bilateral adnexa are normal. When the ovary is enlarged, it is necessary to distinguish whether the enlargement is functional due to pregnancy or organic enlargement. If it is functional enlargement, it will naturally regress after three months of pregnancy. If it is benign organic enlargement, it is best to have surgery as soon as possible after three months of pregnancy to reduce the rate of miscarriage.

　　1. Garlic Fried Shrimp: Reduce the Probability of Ovarian Cancer

　　Ingredients: Some garlic, half a pound of fresh shrimp, a small amount of scallions and ginger.

　　Preparation: Grate the garlic into garlic paste, wash the fresh shrimp clean, add oil, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the fresh shrimp and stir-fry until done.

　　Effect: Women who consume an adequate amount of calcium have a 54% lower probability of developing ovarian cancer than those who consume less calcium, and garlic is rich in substances such as allicin and garlicin, which have strong antibacterial effects and can inhibit the excessive growth and reproduction of Candida albicans in the vagina.

　　2. Mixed grain soy milk: Regulate endocrine function and prevent breast hyperplasia

　　Ingredients: Black soybeans, soybeans, wheat flakes.

　　Preparation: Add the above three ingredients to the soy milk machine, blend into soy milk, and add honey when eating.

　　Effect: The isoflavones contained in soybeans are a type of estrogen-like substance that can make up for the deficiency of estrogen in the body. It can effectively regulate endocrine function and promote the recovery of estrogen to normal levels, while whole wheat foods can effectively prevent breast hyperplasia problems.

　　3. Dates and motherwort decoction: Improve irregular menstruation

　　Ingredients: 20 dates, 10 grams of motherwort, 10 grams of brown sugar.

　　Preparation: Boil the above ingredients with water and drink the soup, once in the morning and once in the evening.

　　Effect: With the improvement of living conditions, many women's irregular menstruation is not caused by physical 'deficiency', especially some overweight women, who are more prone to irregular menstruation. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this belongs to 'phlegm dampness'. The dates and motherwort decoction can effectively improve the symptoms of irregular menstruation.

　　4. Kelp and rib soup: Prevent breast hyperplasia

　　Ingredients: Ribs, dried kelp knots, white radish, ginger slices, cooking wine, salt.

　　Preparation: Put the ribs in hot water to blanch, then put the soaked kelp knots and ribs into the pot, add seasonings, and simmer.

　　Effect: Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, which can stimulate the anterior pituitary to secrete luteinizing hormone, promote the luteinization of ovarian follicles, and reduce the level of estrogen in the body. Therefore, eating kelp regularly is helpful for the prevention and treatment of breast hyperplasia.

　　5. Celery head and black fungus stewed with lean meat: For excessive leukorrhea and irregular menstruation

　　Ingredients: Celery head 300 grams, black fungus 20 grams, lean meat 400 grams, ginger 3 slices.

　　Preparation: First, put the celery head and ginger into the pot, add 2000 milliliters of water (8 bowls), boil with high heat, then change to low heat and cook for 40 minutes. Add black fungus and lean meat, cook for about 30 minutes, and then add a suitable amount of salt.

　　6. Women with dysmenorrhea should eat more bananas: Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, which has a calming effect on the nerves. It can not only stabilize the不安emotional state of women during menstruation but also help improve sleep and alleviate abdominal pain.

　　7. Women with breast diseases should eat more whole wheat foods and kelp: Women of childbearing age can maintain an appropriate level of estrogen in the blood circulation by eating more whole wheat foods in their diet, thereby avoiding the occurrence of many breast diseases due to excessive estrogen levels. Kelp contains a large amount of iodine, which can stimulate the anterior pituitary to secrete luteinizing hormone, promote the luteinization of ovarian follicles, and reduce the level of estrogen in the body. Therefore, eating kelp regularly is helpful for the prevention and treatment of breast hyperplasia.

　　8. Gynecological tumor patients should eat more red skin fruits and vegetables: Red apples, red chili peppers, and other red fruits and vegetables contain certain natural plant chemical components that can effectively inhibit the growth of some gynecological tumor cells, and at the same time reduce their reactivity to estrogen, thus having the effect of preventing gynecological tumors. In addition, onions, purple grapes, and other fruits and vegetables also have similar effects.

　　Gynecological diseases are divided into many categories, mainly introducing the treatment methods of the following several types of gynecological diseases:

　　1. Treatment of Cervical Erosion: First, cervical smears should be done to exclude precancerous lesions. Then, a pathogenic examination of cervical secretions should be performed to determine the cause of the disease, and if necessary, pathogen culture + drug sensitivity can be done to select sensitive drugs for treatment. Medication includes local and systemic treatment. However, physical therapy is better for the treatment of moderate to severe cervical erosion. Such as: laser, microwave, Bo Mu light, red light, LEEP knife, etc.

　　2. Treatment of Uterine Leiomyoma: Surgical treatment or medication. The basis for medication is that uterine leiomyoma is a hormone-dependent tumor, so drugs that antagonize sex hormones are used for treatment, and the recently used drugs are those that temporarily inhibit ovarian function. Danazol, cotton phenol are commonly used Chinese drugs, other androgens, estrogens, and vitamin drugs. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs have successfully reduced uterine leiomyomas, indirectly reducing the secretion of gonadotropins at the pituitary level and effectively inhibiting ovarian function, which is called the 'down-regulation' phenomenon.

　　3. Treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease mainly uses antibiotics and drugs for resolving adhesions to facilitate the decomposition of adhesions and absorption of inflammation. Acute pelvic inflammatory disease can be treated with penicillin, erythromycin, gentamicin, lincomycin, clindamycin intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection;

　　4. Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis: The medication for bacterial vaginosis should use traditional Chinese medicine decoction with the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, killing parasites and stopping itching, to fumigate and wash the vulva. This can not only alleviate symptoms but also inhibit and eliminate bacteria. Since the vulvar itching and burning symptoms are significantly reduced after fumigation and washing, it is more suitable for women with acute bacterial vaginosis, which can alleviate the pain of patients. In addition, Chinese herbal medicine can also be made into powder or suppository for vaginal medication.

　　5. Adnexitis: Acute adnexitis is treated with antibiotics, while chronic adnexitis is treated with Kangfu Xiaoyan栓, Kangfu Te栓, or wild chrysanthemum flower栓, etc.

　　In general, acute gynecological diseases are mainly treated with Western medicine, and chronic diseases are mainly treated with traditional Chinese medicine; mild diseases should be treated monotherapy, and severe diseases should be treated with multi-phase therapy with increased intensity, comprehensive treatment. Treatment should be tailored to the disease and the individual, focusing on efficacy, selecting appropriate methods and prescriptions for oneself; treatment of both body and mind, different treatment for the same disease, and treatment of multiple diseases simultaneously; both internal and external treatment can accelerate the pace of disease recovery, and drug treatment can speed up therapy and treatment.