Women should not be unaware of 7 health secrets, and when giving birth to a healthy baby, it is necessary to protect it

The uterus is not only the organ that gives birth to the fetus, but also a very important endocrine organ. It secretes various hormones to maintain the stability of the female endocrine system. The estrogen levels in women's bodies can affect one of them

The uterus is not only the organ that gives birth to the fetus, but also a very important endocrine organ. It secretes various hormones to maintain the stability of the female endocrine system. The estrogen level in a woman's body can affect her intellectual state throughout her life and determine the time she enters menopause. It can be said that the uterus affects a woman's life and requires extremely meticulous care and care.

1. Menstruation comes from the endometrium

The surface layer of the uterine wall is the endometrium, where menstruation occurs. After the end of menstruation, under the action of estrogen secreted by the ovaries, endometrial cells begin to grow. On the 5th to 9th day, a thin layer of endometrium covers the entire surface of the uterus, gradually thickening, and the number of uterine glands gradually increases. On the 15th day, the ovaries have ovulated, and the endometrium continues to thicken under the stimulation of pregnancy hormones, with a thickness of up to 5-6mm. On the 25th day, if the egg is not fertilized, the levels of estrogen and progesterone will decrease, the glands will shrink, and the endometrium will gradually become thinner. Finally, the inner lining loses support and peels off, manifested as menstruation. In the uterus, such plays are performed once a month.

2. Why does dysmenorrhea occur

10% of women in their reproductive period experience endometrial reflux, which travels along the fallopian tubes to the abdominal cavity, ovaries, and even rectum, causing endometriosis and monthly local bleeding controlled by hormones, leading to inflammation, edema, and dysmenorrhea in surrounding tissues. In addition, if the cervical canal is narrow or the uterine position is abnormal, it can affect the discharge of menstrual blood and cause dysmenorrhea. Abnormal uterine contractions caused by uterine fibroids and endocrine disorders can also cause dysmenorrhea.

3. Why is the cervix an accident prone area

The cervix is the connecting channel between the uterus and vagina, and is also an accident prone area. Women's vaginas are connected to the outside world and have a higher chance of being infected with bacteria in their daily lives, such as various microorganisms brought by them during sexual intercourse, bacteria invading the cervix after miscarriage, or bacteria infected by unhealthy lifestyles. But these pathogenic bacteria only reach the cervix and rarely invade the uterus. Because the cervical mucosa secretes mucus, it forms a mucus plug in the cervical canal, isolating the uterus from bacteria. According to research, bacteria can be detected in the lower one-third of the cervical mucus plug, while there are no bacteria in the upper two-thirds. In this way, the cervical opening becomes an important gateway to resist external bacteria, meaning it will be stimulated by more pathogens.

4. During pregnancy, the uterus provides energy to the fetus

In a woman's lifetime, there are approximately 400-500 ovulations in the ovaries. Ovulation usually occurs on the 13th to 16th day of the menstrual cycle, or around the 14th day before menstruation. At this time, having sex increases the chances of conception. On the 15th day, the egg and sperm meet and fertilize in the fallopian tube, and soon the endometrium is notified. The original plan is to immediately stop and continue to thicken beyond the existing 5mm thickness to suit the implantation of the fertilized egg. The fertilized egg takes 3-4 days to pass through the fallopian tube and reach the uterus, select a suitable implantation position and gradually approach it. The implantation is completed in 11-12 days, and the embryo and mother body are integrated.

5. How to find your ovulation day

After ovulation, a type of progesterone is produced in the body of women, which has the effect of raising body temperature to promote the implantation of fertilized eggs. Therefore, we can use changes in body temperature to find the ovulation date. The body temperature before ovulation remains at 36. Around 5 ℃, with a fluctuation range of 0. Within 2 ℃, this is the low-temperature period, also known as the follicular phase; On the morning of the end of the low-temperature period, there will be a decrease of 0 compared to the previous day. 3-0. At a temperature of 4 ℃, this day is ovulation day. After ovulation, the body temperature quickly rises to 0. 3-0. Around 5 ℃, it enters the high-temperature period, which is the corpus luteum phase. This high temperature will last for about 14 days. If you are not pregnant, the secretion of lutein decreases, the endometrium falls off and becomes menstrual blood, and the decrease in body temperature begins the low-temperature period, which is the pattern of temperature fluctuations. Generally, the basal body temperature is measured before waking up in the morning. It is recommended to use a specialized basic thermometer with precise scales and clear markings for different stages of body temperature. By correctly measuring the basal body temperature for a few months, one can accurately predict their ovulation date.

6. Why does ectopic pregnancy occur

After the egg is discharged, the umbrella end of the adjacent fallopian tube picks it up like an egg, and with the help of peristalsis of the tube wall and the activity of endometrial cilia, it moves inside the fallopian tube towards the uterus. If at this moment, the sperm also arrives in the fallopian tube, fertilization can be completed, becoming a fertilized egg and implanting, nurturing, and growing in the uterus. If inflammation or tumors occur in the reproductive organs (such as uterine fibroids), which affect the function of the fallopian tube peristalsis and hinder the movement of the fertilized egg, ectopic pregnancy will occur when it is implanted in the fallopian tube. 90% of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube.

7. Why is the fetus vulnerable in early pregnancy

The survival of the fetus in the mother depends on the placenta. On one side of the placenta is villus, which contains numerous small arteries and veins tightly connected to the inner surface of the uterine wall. The small blood vessels converge on the main body and on the other side, they become the veins and arteries of the umbilical cord, connecting the fetus. It replaces the functions of the fetus's lungs, liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract, bringing oxygen and nutrients from the mother, and then carrying carbon dioxide and metabolic waste. In the placenta, there are epithelial cells separating maternal and fetal blood, which is known as the "placental barrier", which enables the placenta to have defensive functions and prevents pathogens such as bacteria from passing through the epithelial cells.

But viruses and drugs can pass through, so this defense function is limited, especially in the early and middle stages of pregnancy when the placental barrier is weak, and harmful substances can invade the placenta, causing fetal development abnormalities. So there are four taboos in early pregnancy: avoid excessive medication, avoid contact with harmful substances, avoid infection, and avoid smoking and alcohol to prevent certain harmful substances from passing through the placental barrier and affecting fetal development.