How to prevent ovarian cancer 5 ways to prevent ovarian cancer

The ovary is an important reproductive organ for women. It plays an important role in women's reproduction and endocrine regulation. However, it is also an organ prone to lesions, the most serious of which is ovarian cancer. The early symptoms of ovarian cancer are atypical. Many patients are already in the late stage when they are diagnosed, and the prognosis is often poor. Therefore, in order to protect their own health, female friends should consciously understand the knowledge of ovarian cancer, especially those in high-risk groups, so as to take precautions in advance.

What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer?
1. Genetic factors <br/>Ovarian cancer has a genetic tendency, especially if a first-degree relative, such as a mother, daughter or sister, has ovarian cancer. The risk of developing ovarian cancer is higher than that of a person without a relative. This is because certain specific genetic gene mutations can be passed from parents to offspring, leading to the occurrence of ovarian cancer.
2. Endocrine factors : Those who are infertile, have their first menstruation before the age of 12, or have menopause after the age of 50 have a greatly increased risk of ovarian cancer.
3. Ovulation-inducing drugs <br/>Long-term use of ovulation-inducing drugs will increase the risk of ovarian cancer, especially for those who fail to become pregnant after ovulation induction, the risk of ovarian tumors will increase more significantly.

4. High-fat diet <br/>High animal fat, such as fatty meat and fried food. Excessive intake of this kind of food will increase the risk of ovarian cancer.
5. Mental factors <br/>Negative mental factors, such as irritability, boredom, and long-term mental stress, can damage the human immune system and promote tumor growth.
6. Random use of hormones <br/>Many women with menstrual disorders often use hormones to regulate menstruation. In fact, this practice is very dangerous. Long-term use of hormones to regulate menstruation will increase the risk of ovarian cancer.
7. Exposure to some carcinogenic chemicals <br/>Such as talcum powder, asbestos or benzene chemicals. Talc and asbestos can migrate to the abdominal cavity, causing atypical hyperplasia of the ovarian epithelium and increasing the susceptibility to ovarian cancer. Benzene chemicals have a direct toxic effect on follicles and increase the risk of ovarian cancer. For example, women who work in the paint industry are often exposed to benzene substances and must take good protection.

How to prevent ovarian cancer?
1. Eat a balanced diet <br/>Intake less high-cholesterol, high-fat, and pickled foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink less sugary drinks, maintain a balanced diet, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
2. Exercise more . Regular physical exercise can enhance body functions, improve body resistance, and thus reduce the risk of disease.

3. Maintain a stable mood <br/>Try to avoid a series of negative emotions such as anxiety, irritability, depression, and restlessness.
4. Treat gynecological diseases in time . If female friends experience abdominal distension, back pain, fatigue, abdominal mass, frequent urination, irregular menstruation or increased menstrual flow, diarrhea, constipation, etc., they must pay attention to it, find out the cause in time, and treat it early.

5. Pay attention to cancer prevention examinations . For female friends, especially those with high risk factors for ovarian cancer, regular abdominal B-ultrasound and tumor marker CA125 examinations are required to facilitate early detection and treatment to protect health.
The above is a brief introduction to ovarian cancer. I hope it can help you.