Menstrual cycles accompany women for most of their lives, with monthly ovulation gradually decreasing until menopause. Faced with fertility issues, some women choose in vitro fertilization technology, involving ovulation induction, which concerns some about whether it might lead to early onset of menopause. In fact, this concern is not scientifically justified. Women have around 200,000 eggs from puberty, with daily loss and natural selection during menstrual cycles, where only one usually matures. While ovulation induction stimulates multiple eggs to mature simultaneously, it does not deplete the egg resources faster, thus not affecting the timing of menopause.
Early menopause can be triggered by various factors, which we should pay attention to and adjust lifestyle habits to prevent. Improper weight loss methods, such as prolonged vegetarianism or very low-calorie diets, can lead to nutrient imbalance and endocrine system disturbances, disrupting ovarian function, accelerating its decline, and causing early menopause. Maintaining a healthy weight is important, but it should be achieved through balanced diet and adequate exercise to avoid long-term harm from rapid weight loss.
Furthermore, ignoring menstrual irregularities is also unwise. Menstrual disorders may be a precursor to premature ovarian failure, and timely treatment is crucial for maintaining ovarian health and delaying menopause. Emotional and stress management are equally crucial, as emotional fluctuations under prolonged high-pressure states can disrupt hormonal balance, prematurely triggering symptoms of menopause such as insomnia and mood swings. In addition, neglecting unhealthy habits like smoking and alcohol consumption should not be overlooked, as their cumulative damage to multiple body systems can directly harm the ovaries and accelerate menopausal progression.
In conclusion, the ovulation induction procedures during in vitro fertilization are not directly linked to early menopause, whereas improper behaviors in daily life are the main reasons affecting ovarian health and leading to early menopause. Identifying and correcting these unhealthy habits are crucial for maintaining women’s physiological health and ensuring a smooth transition to menopause.
