Taking weight loss pills, fasting…
As an overweight person,
it’s inevitable to try various methods to achieve weight loss goals.
However, these methods may have pitfalls.
Experts warn that,
if weight loss methods are inappropriate,
they can reduce metabolism and harm health.
On August 15,
#25-year-old girl permanently loses fertility due to abdominal liposuction#
trended on social media, attracting attention.
A 25-year-old girl’s decision led to permanent loss of fertility
According to “Zhejiang Medical Online,” 25-year-old Xiaomei is quite beautiful, standing about 1.65 meters tall, and previously weighed slightly over 100 jin, which isn’t considered overweight. However, she has high standards for herself and felt she had a slight “belly,” making her clothes look bad.
Previously, Xiaomei had tried other weight loss methods, but the “belly” was hard to eliminate. Pursuing perfection, she didn’t allow herself any excess fat, so she opted for abdominal liposuction.
After the surgery, Xiaomei’s menstruation stopped, and after more than half a year, it still hadn’t returned to normal, prompting her to visit the hospital. Tests revealed that her ovaries had completely atrophied, meaning she had permanently lost her fertility.
Doctors advise
Excessive weight loss affects ovarian function
Excessive weight loss is one of the common causes of declining ovarian function. Data from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine indicate that 6% of primary infertility cases are caused by being underweight.
Doctors state that excessive weight loss can lead to a rapid decline in body fat, affecting the normal secretion of sex hormones and the function of reproductive organs. Fat cells produce estrone, influencing the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, which in turn affects ovarian function. A drastic decrease in body fat will also impact ovarian function.
“Many girls, in pursuit of a better figure, often skip carbohydrates, replacing them with salads, fruits, or meal replacements to control calorie intake and prevent weight gain. Over time, this leads to menstrual irregularities and harms ovarian function.”
Doctors remind girls not to blindly chase being thinner, as women must have a certain amount of fat to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. This is because fat contains steroids that are closely related to the body’s hormone levels. Especially for women of childbearing age, being too thin can lead to menstrual irregularities, endocrine disorders, osteoporosis, premature ovarian failure, and a series of other issues, affecting normal reproductive function and, in severe cases, impacting various organs in the body.
Jia Ling’s 100 jin weight loss also trended online
During the 2024 Spring Festival,
with the release of the movie “Hot Spicy Rolling,”
“weight loss” once again became
a trending topic on
major social media and short video platforms.
On January 11,
