The ovaries are very important for a woman. If the ovaries age, it will not only make you look older but also lead to problems such as hair loss, constipation, and even menopause. So, many people spend a lot of money at beauty salons to maintain their ovaries. Is this really effective?
Ovarian massage cannot "reach the ovaries" at all.
"Ovarian SPA," "ovarian massage"... Today, various beauty institutions are capitalizing on women's desire to "delay ovarian aging" heavily promoting "ovarian maintenance." Many women are also willing to spend a fortune on this "self-investment." Today, various beauty salons on the market offer all kinds of "ovarian maintenance" projects, which mislead people into thinking they can delay ovarian aging, causing patients who should have received proper medical treatment to miss their treatment window. Gynecological experts remind us that so-called ovarian massages and SPAs cannot "reach the ovaries" at all. To maintain estrogen levels, one must receive guidance from a specialist.
An adult woman's ovaries are about 4cm×3cm×1cm in size and weigh about 5-6g, reaching their largest size during sexual maturity. Starting from age 35-40, the ovaries begin to shrink, and after menopause, they gradually atrophy, becoming smaller and harder. The ovaries are the female internal reproductive organs. Under normal conditions, as a pair of flat, oval-shaped gonads, the ovaries are located in the ovarian fossa deep in the pelvis, at a position corresponding to the angle between the internal and external iliac arteries. They are connected by ligaments and mesentery, suspended between the uterus and the pelvic wall. Simply put, the ovaries are located deep in the pelvic cavity, and they cannot be touched by massaging the abdominal surface. They can only be occasionally felt during a combined vaginal-abdominal wall palpation by a doctor.
Therefore, the idea of "massaging the ovaries" from the abdomen is completely unfounded.
The effects of essential oils cannot directly penetrate the ovaries.
Massaging the abdomen with essential oils for a short time means the essential oils can only act on the skin surface and locally. Even if the components of the essential oils can break through the "barrier" of the seven layers of skin cells and enter the systemic blood circulation, their ultimate effect on the ovaries is minimal.
Of course, women can experience some benefits from massage, such as stress relief and relaxation, and a better mood is always good for the body. Other traditional Chinese medicine therapies like moxibustion and acupoint acupuncture may also have certain therapeutic effects.
What is good to eat to prevent premature ovarian failure?
Premature ovarian failure cannot be intervened with external factors, but a healthy lifestyle is highly recommended. So, from a dietary perspective, what can women eat to maintain their ovaries?
Poria
Poria can nourish the ovaries, effectively delay female aging, and has a dual-regulating effect on estrogen levels, inhibiting the formation of ovarian cysts.
Lily Bulb
Regular consumption of lily bulbs has the effects of moistening the lungs, clearing the heart, and regulating the middle jiao. It can relieve coughs, stop bleeding, whet the appetite, and calm the mind. It helps to enhance physical fitness and even inhibit the growth of tumor cells.
Black Soybean
The king of all beans, compared to other legumes, black soybeans have the highest content of plant-based estrogen. Persistently eating black soybeans (in soups, as soy milk, etc.) is a very safe way to supplement plant-based estrogen and has a great therapeutic effect on uterine and ovarian maintenance.
Seaweed
Experiments have shown that extracts from seaweed are indeed effective against experimental tumors in animals. Experts have found that the blood of cancer patients is often acidic, while iodine- and calcium-rich foods like seaweed can regulate and balance the blood's pH level and also regulate estrogen balance. For women to maintain their ovaries, they can consume moderate amounts of kelp and seaweed in their daily diet.
Fish and Shrimp
A Turkish study found that women who eat fish twice or more a week can slow down the "pace" of menopause.
Reminder: To maintain your ovaries, you must develop good lifestyle habits, such as smoking less, drinking less alcohol, and exercising more.
Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption
Research shows that smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can affect ovarian function. The same is true for secondhand smoke.
Avoid staying up late
A "reverse day and night" lifestyle can disrupt the biological clock, cause dysfunction of the neuroendocrine system, and lead to unbalanced hormone secretion. This not only affects ovarian function but also increases the risk of uterine fibroids and endometrial cancer.
Avoid prolonged sitting
It is recommended that women engage in at least 30 minutes of activity per day. In fact, activity can be done "in between tasks" without needing to set aside special time. For example, doing housework, taking the stairs, walking a couple of stops on the way to and from work, or stretching during work breaks.