Kidney deficiency
Chinese medicine considers kidney essence
to maintain sexual development throughout life. If someone has weak kidneys it
will affect the functioning of the ovaries and the body will experience having
delayed period or no periods, or polycystic ovaries without menstruation. The
body may also have the following symptoms; lower back pain, weakness in the
lower back and knee region, puffy ankles, frequent urination especially at
night-time, lower libido, early waking, hirsutism.
Qi and blood deficiency
Chinese medicine believes that if the body
has weakened qi and blood, then the abdomen will have a lack of qi and blood
which will affect the ovaries. The body will not only suffer from delayed periods
or polycystic ovaries, but will have the following symptoms; Lethargy, pale
face, bloating especially after eating, diarrhea,
body bloating, weight gain.
Liver qi and blood stagnation
This is present in women who have a very
stressful life. Stress and tension will make the qi and blood in the liver
stagnant. It will cause poor circulation to the ovaries and effect the
production of eggs. The body will not only experience irregular periods or
polycystic ovaries but may have the following; stress, very emotional, PMS,
breast full and pain before period, insomnia, vivid dreams, irritable bowel
movement, acne.
How to prevent polycystic ovaries
1) Young women should have regular moderate
exercise in the sun. Around the time of menstruation exercise should be
reduced.
2) Relaxing your lifestyle is important
around you period. Listen to soft music, avoid strong emotions especially
around menstruation.
3) You should avoid cold environments,
foods or beverages. During a cold day around menstruation you can use a hot
water bottle and place it on your abdomen.
4)
It is important to remember when you will menstruate and the condition of the
blood such as quality, amount, colour. If you suffer from delayed periods or
period pain, you should treat it in early stages to avoid polycystic ovaries.
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