At what age is a child born at an advanced age? At what age can a child be born?

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Older childbearing: How old can you have children?

With the progress of science and technology and the development of society, the phenomenon of elderly childbearing is gradually increasing. So, how many years old or older is called elder childbearing? This topic will be elaborated from four aspects below.

The definition of elderly childbearing in the medical profession

The medical profession generally believes that women over 35 years old are called elderly mothers. This is because women's reproductive organs and functions begin to decline gradually at this age, and their fertility is relatively low. After the age of 40, the first child is considered to be born at a very old age.

However, there is no clear age limit for men. The fertility of men is relatively more stable than that of women, so they can have children at a higher age.

In China, some large general hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, have reproductive medicine specialties to provide professional medical guidance and technical support for elderly childbearing.

Risks and challenges brought about by the elderly childbearing

The risks and challenges brought about by the elderly birth cannot be ignored. First of all, women will have the problem of egg quality decline after the age of 35, which may increase the risk of reproductive disorders and fetal malformations. In addition, some chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, are more likely to have an impact on the fetus in the elderly.

For men, the elderly birth is not without risks, and the sperm quality and quantity of elderly men will also be affected to some extent. In addition, older fathers may also face psychological and physical pressure caused by greater age differences in the growth of their children.

Therefore, before deciding to give birth at an advanced age, both husband and wife should fully understand the risks and challenges, and conduct a comprehensive examination and assessment under the guidance of medical experts.

The Role of Assisted Reproductive Technology in the Elderly Fertility

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is of great significance for the elderly. Common assisted reproductive technologies include test tube baby, oviduct baby and frozen embryo transfer. These technologies can help elderly women overcome fertility barriers and improve the success rate.

In recent years, China's reproductive medicine technology has continued to innovate, and some elderly women have successfully conceived and delivered through assisted reproductive technology. For example, Peking Union Medical College Hospital once reported the case of a 43 year old woman who successfully conceived through IVF technology.

Summary

To sum up, women over 35 years old are called senior mothers in the medical community, while women over 40 years old are very senior mothers. The risks and challenges brought about by aging include the decline of egg quality, the impact of chronic diseases on the fetus, and the psychological and physical pressure brought about by age. However, the development of assisted reproductive technology has provided hope for the elderly to give birth, which has enabled some elderly women to realize their reproductive dreams. Before deciding to give birth at an advanced age, both husband and wife should fully understand the risks and seek the advice of professional doctors and the support of assisted reproductive technology.