Will the skin become better if the gynecology is healthy?

For many women whose skin quality is affected by endocrine fluctuations, a stable gynecological condition can indeed help their skin move in a better direction, but this is not a "miracle skin resurfacing medicine", and not all skin problems can be solved by gynecological conditioning.

Not long ago, I met a 26-year-old girl in the outpatient clinic. She had polycystic cysts for almost two years and her menstruation only came once every two or three months. The red and swollen acne on her chin has never been broken, and it is always shiny. Even the area around her lips is two shades darker than other areas. After more than three months of hormone adjustment according to the course of treatment, menstruation gradually became regular every 28 days. When she came back for a follow-up visit, the acne on her chin was basically gone, and even her T-zone, which had been oily before, became much clearer. She also said that she saved a lot of money on buying anti-acne essence. This is a typical situation where gynecological problems are improved and the skin becomes better.

But don’t take the relationship too seriously. Last week, I received a 34-year-old woman whose cheeks had been repeatedly red and acne-prone for several months. I searched for popular science and determined that it was an endocrine disorder. I checked the sex hormones and gynecological B-ultrasound, and they were all normal. Finally, I went to the dermatology department and found out that it was her recent daily acid application that destroyed the skin barrier. It had nothing to do with gynecology.

In fact, the relationship between gynecology and skin mostly revolves around the endocrine axis of hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary. It is a bit like the main power supply switch in your home. If there is a problem with the main switch and the voltage is unstable, the light bulbs at home will either flicker on or off or burn out directly. Gynecological problems such as polycystic disease, ovarian hypofunction, and luteal insufficiency will disrupt the balance of estrogen, progesterone, and androgen. The reaction on the face may be acne, dullness, chloasma, and even small hairs around the lips. At this time, if the gynecological problems are adjusted and the hormones return to a stable level, the skin will naturally improve.

There are also many people who feel that gynecology and skin have nothing to do with each other, and this is not unreasonable. If your menstrual cycle has always been regular, your menstrual flow is normal, and you don’t have discomforts such as abdominal pain or abnormal bleeding, then if you have acne on your face and is a little dull, it is most likely caused by staying up late, eating too much sweet and spicy food, not using sunscreen properly, or not doing the right skin care. It would be too unfair to insist on relying on gynecology.

I have also met many girls who took Xiaoyao Pills, progesterone and other medicines blindly when they had some acne. In the end, the gynecologist did not diagnose the problem, but messed up their menstruation, which was not worth the gain. If you really suspect that your skin problem is related to gynecology, first check to see if there are any abnormalities in your menstruation, and then go to a regular hospital for examination. Don't make random adjustments on your own.