In recent years, liposuction has become a new favorite among many people trying to lose weight, with everyone hoping to achieve pain-free weight loss through the procedure.
However, a recent hot topic surged to the top of trending news: “25-year-old girl permanently loses fertility after abdominal liposuction,” which has drawn attention.
Reason One: Excessive weight loss can lead to a rapid decrease in body fat, affecting the normal secretion of sex hormones and impacting the function of reproductive organs.
This is because the development and maintenance of female reproductive function require a large amount of energy. However, when weight drops too quickly in a short period, the body remains in a state of energy deficiency for an extended time, characterized by insufficient energy intake and/or excessive energy expenditure. This results in a redistribution of energy—prioritizing energy supply for more critical life-sustaining functions like breathing, heartbeats, and neural reflexes—thus suppressing reproductive function, leading to conditions such as ovulation disorders, irregular menstruation, and infertility.
Excessive weight loss in adult women can also easily cause premature ovarian failure. Premature ovarian failure refers to the cessation of menstruation due to the depletion or dysfunction of ovarian follicles in women before the age of 40, clinically presenting as amenorrhea, infertility, hot flashes, excessive sweating, and other symptoms of low estrogen. On the skin, it manifests as dryness, increased wrinkles, and an appearance of “aging.”
Many girls often forgo staple foods for the sake of obtaining a better figure, substituting with salads, fruits, or meal replacements to control caloric intake and avoid gaining weight. Over time, this leads to menstrual irregularities and can also damage ovarian function.
Premature ovarian failure is irreversible; hence it is important for everyone to discover and address it early in their daily lives.
Reason Two: To protect fertility, one should adopt the correct way to lose weight!
1. Establish a scientific dietary structure
A scientific dietary structure can be followed, with a ratio of “vegetables: protein: carbohydrates = 2:1:1,” which is suitable for most people to maintain in the long term.
2. Moderate exercise
Exercise should be gradual and regular, with intensity increasing from low to high. Aim for about one hour of aerobic exercise every day to maintain consistency.
3. Maintain adequate sleep
Research indicates that getting less than 6 hours of sleep increases the risk of weight gain and new-type obesity. Insufficient sleep also leads to cravings for unhealthy foods, reduces feelings of fullness, and increases appetite, making it easier to gain weight; thus, it is essential to ensure adequate sleep during weight loss.
4. Use weight-loss pills with caution
Do not blindly follow trends with weight-loss teas or pills. If medication is necessary for weight loss, it should be taken scientifically and reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.
Finally, reproductive specialists from Ai Wei Ai Fu remind us that ovaries are extremely important for female friends. We hope all the beautiful ladies enjoy being “slim” while paying more attention to their ovarian health! Protect your fertility!
