How to check whether there are any problems with the ovaries

The function of the ovaries is to ovulate. Women will release a mature egg once a month. Women have two ovaries, left and right. The left and right ovaries will ovulate in turn every month. If ovulation is abnormal or no eggs are released, infertility will occur. Therefore, in order to better nurture life, the ovaries must be maintained. Once the ovaries fail prematurely, menstrual disorders and amenorrhea will occur. So how to check if there is a problem with the ovaries?

The definition of premature ovarian failure is that the symptoms of ovarian aging begin to appear before the age of 40. So, what physical changes will women with ovarian aging generally experience? First of all, ovarian aging is accompanied by a series of changes in hormone levels in the body, especially estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. Although these hormones may not change too much when the ovaries are ovulating normally, once there are signs of ovarian aging, these hormones in the body will fluctuate over a larger range. Clinically, some women can have their blood drawn to check the levels of these hormones to determine whether they have ovarian disease. This is also one of the current gold standards for detecting whether the ovaries are aging. In addition, women's menstruation is also an effective means to reflect the ovaries. For example, some women may not have their periods for half a year or a year. This symptom is medically known as "secondary amenorrhea." The premise for this symptom is that there are certain problems with ovarian function. Moreover, for young women, it is not only necessary to consider whether there is a problem with the ovaries, but more importantly, whether there are corresponding problems in a series of organs from the hypothalamus to the ovaries and then to the endometrium. After checking them one by one, the corresponding symptomatic treatment can be taken to treat the women's ovaries. Of course, the symptoms of amenorrhea do not necessarily mean that a woman has an ovarian problem. This still needs the help of other examinations to make a comprehensive judgment.

There are also some physical changes that can help women identify whether they have symptoms of premature ovarian failure. For example, the body is relatively weak, and a series of symptoms such as hair loss and physical retardation often occur. Women with more serious conditions may also experience a series of symptoms such as hot flashes, fever, and even insomnia at night. When these symptoms similar to menopause appear, women need to be careful not to ignore seeing a doctor and choose to take medication on their own. This is likely to disrupt the hormone system in the female body, leading to more serious ovarian function damage or lesions in other organs.

In general, the treatment and understanding of premature ovarian failure are still in its early stages. For women who are infertile or diagnosed with this tendency, they must complete childbearing or receive treatment as soon as possible to avoid more serious ovarian aging in the later stages, which may prevent them from realizing their wish to become a mother and leaving them with more regrets.

How to check ovarian function?

There are mainly the following methods to check ovarian function:

1. Basal body temperature measurement

Measure continuously for 3 months to understand the pattern of ovulation and corpus luteum function.

2. Cervical mucus crystal examination

During ovulation, the cervical mucus is thin, making it easier for sperm to penetrate. Typical fern-like crystals appear on the smear, and gradually decrease or disappear. Therefore, the changes in cervical mucus crystals during the menstrual cycle can help diagnose the presence or absence of ovulation and changes in ovarian function.

3. Vaginal cytology examination

The smear can measure hormone levels, starting from the end of menstruation, every other day until the next menstruation.

4. Endometrial pathology examination

Understand whether ovulation and corpus luteum function occur.

5. Endocrine test

For patients suspected of having pituitary, thyroid or adrenal diseases, pituitary ketogenic hormones, hydroxy, estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, testosterone, progesterone, etc. can be measured.

6. Ultrasound test

B-ultrasound monitors ovulation in the ovaries.