Post Date November, 17 2024
The emergence of ovarian cancer has brought special troubles to many patients, and it is also a gynecological disease that seriously affects patients' lives and work. It also poses a serious threat to patients' life safety, and it is necessary to pay attention to reasonable prevention in daily life.
Causes of ovarian cancer
1. Genetic and family factors: Among all the risk factors for ovarian cancer, the family history of ovarian cancer is the most important risk factor, and the family aggregation of ovarian cancer is related to genetic factors, manifested as autosomal dominant inheritance. However, ovarian cancer related to genetics only accounts for a minority, less than 5%.
2. Environmental factors: The incidence rate of ovarian cancer in industrialized countries and upper class women is high, which may be related to high cholesterol in diet. In addition, ionizing radiation, asbestos, and talcum powder can affect oocytes, increasing the chances of ovarian cancer travel. Smoking and insufficient vitamin A, C, and E may also be related to the onset of the disease.
3. Endocrine factors: Ovarian cancer often occurs in nulliparous and childless women, and pregnancy seems to have a protective effect on ovarian cancer. It is believed that the repeated epithelial shedding caused by daily ovulation is related to the occurrence of ovarian cancer. In addition, breast cancer and endometrial cancer are mostly complicated with ovarian cancer, and these three diseases are dependent on this hormone.
4. Lifestyle: Research has shown that the incidence of ovarian cancer is related to diet. Salted meat products, kimchi, spoiled vegetables, meat, etc. contain nitrite. Nitrite itself is not carcinogenic, but under certain conditions, it can decompose with amino acids to produce highly carcinogenic nitrosamines. In addition, a high calorie and high fat diet can promote endogenous fat synthesis, leading to obesity. High load fat metabolism may affect endocrine balance, increase estrogen levels in the body, and stimulate ovarian epithelial hyperplasia and malignancy. On the contrary, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, and appropriately consuming low-fat milk to supplement calcium can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
5. Reproductive factors: Studies have shown that there may be two possible mechanisms of ovarian cancer. One is that chronic cycle damage and repair of ovarian epithelium are related to the occurrence of ovarian cancer, and the other is that high levels of gonadotropins increase estrogen levels in the body, stimulating the proliferation and malignant transformation of ovarian epithelium.
6. Psychological factors: depression, sadness, longing, loneliness, depression, hatred, inferiority complex, self blame, guilt, interpersonal tension, mental breakdown, boredom, etc. significantly increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Bright, optimistic, and active individuals have the lowest risk, and negative emotions suppress immune system function and weaken the body's ability to fight cancer.
Preventive measures for ovarian cancer
1. Exercise more to improve body immunity: A study from the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA, shows that women who exercise regularly have a 27% lower lifetime chance of developing breast cancer than those who do not exercise. Regular exercise significantly improves the body's immune system. For people who do not like exercise, in order to improve their immunity, they can take drugs and healthy foods containing traditional Chinese medicine ingredients such as ginsenoside Rh2. Ginsenoside Rh2 has the ability to reverse the differentiation of cancer cells into normal cells, control the proliferation cycle of tumor cells, and achieve immune regulation.
2. Pay attention to diet: Women who have too much saturated fat in their daily diet are more likely to develop ovarian cancer. A balanced diet and eating more vegetables and fruits are absolutely beneficial for health. Moreover, reducing the amount of fat in the diet and consuming more fiber can also reduce the probability of developing heart disease (the main cause of death for women) and reduce the incidence of colon cancer.
3. Careful use of hormones to regulate menstruation: Women with early menstruation (before the age of 12), late menopause, or no history of childbirth (or having a first child after the age of 30) have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. It seems that the probability of developing ovarian cancer is related to the total number of menstrual cycles in a woman's body. The more menstruation occurs, the higher the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
4. Prevention of high-risk factors: Strengthen a high protein, vitamin A rich diet and avoid high cholesterol foods. High risk women should take oral contraceptives for prevention.
5. Regular examination: Currently, many people in China do not have the habit of receiving regular comprehensive physical examinations. Regular examinations need to prevent cancers such as ovarian cancer and cervical cancer.
6. Maintaining an alkaline constitution: Ensuring a healthy alkaline constitution effectively prevents various types of cancer, leading to the occurrence of cancer. The body is in an acidic constitution, which poses a serious threat. Regular rest time, a balanced diet plan, and appropriate exercise can determine the acidity and alkalinity of the body, effectively preventing diseases.
7. Bathing in sunlight: Research has shown that women living in low latitudes have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to those living in high latitudes. The former has a longer exposure to sunlight and a higher intake of vitamin D, which helps prevent cancer.
