Endometriosis is a reproductive system disease where the functional endometrium grows in areas where it should not be, such as the peritoneum, ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, etc. The impact of this disease, including infertility, abnormal menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia, can greatly harm the health of female patients.
Although the lesions of endometriosis will gradually shrink and be absorbed after natural or artificial menopause, the harm caused by endometriosis is immeasurable. Therefore, every woman should understand the causes of endometriosis and take preventive measures early.
Below are some factors that trigger endometriosis:
1. Abortion
Many young women today face unexpected pregnancies, and most of them choose abortion without a birth plan to terminate the pregnancy. However, abortion poses a significant risk to women’s uterine health, as some women may develop inevitable endometrial implants during the abortion procedure, ultimately leading to endometriosis. Therefore, practicing contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies and avoiding abortion, a uterine surgery, is an effective way to prevent endometriosis.
2. Hormonal Imbalance
Healthy hormonal function directly affects a woman’s hormone levels, which in turn have a direct impact on the growth of ectopic endometrium. Therefore, hormonal imbalance is a significant factor in the onset of endometriosis. Women must actively eliminate various risk factors that can cause hormonal imbalance, ensure the normal functioning of the endocrine system, and thus prevent and treat endometriosis.
3. Improper Menstrual Care
Women must practice comprehensive and effective hygiene and health care during menstruation, including timely changing of sanitary pads and proper cleansing. Failure to do so may result in retrograde menstruation, leading to the implantation of endometrial tissues in other areas, causing endometriosis.
4. Poor Physical Health
The onset of endometriosis is also related to a woman’s own resistance and immunity. Clinical studies have shown that women with poor physical health are more susceptible to the harm of endometriosis. Therefore, to prevent endometriosis, women must take scientific measures to improve their physical health, enhance personal resistance, and immunity.
