The Influence of Aged Infertility on Women's Health

With the development of society and the progress of science and technology, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing or stop childbearing until they are old. However, childlessness at an advanced age may have a series of effects on women's health. This article will elaborate on it from four aspects: reproductive organ health, mental health, breast health and bone health.

1、 Reproductive organ health

The reproductive organ is the key part of female fertility, and its function will gradually decline with age. Older women who do not have children often face more problems of sexual hormone imbalance, such as irregular menstruation, increased or decreased menstruation, etc. In addition, the risk of gynecological diseases such as uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts will also increase.

Older women who do not have children may also face greater risks of uterine and ovarian cancer. Research shows that long-term ovarian dysfunction and changes in estrogen levels may increase the probability of suffering from these cancers. Therefore, elderly women need to pay more attention to the maintenance of reproductive organ health.

2、 Mental health

Older women who do not have children usually face the risk of psychological stress and depression. Since fertility is one of the innate desires of human beings, women may feel lost, anxious and helpless when they cannot achieve this goal. In addition, the pressure of society and families on the childlessness of elderly women will also increase the psychological burden.

To cope with these psychological pressures, elderly women should actively seek psychological counseling and support. Professional mental health hospitals and psychological counseling institutions can provide necessary help and support to help women adjust their emotions, reduce anxiety and depression.

3、 Breast health

There is a certain correlation between infertility of elderly women and breast health. Research shows that early childbirth can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Because after women give birth, breast tissue remodeling will help to remove abnormal cells and prevent breast cancer. The elderly women have not experienced such changes, and their risk of breast cancer is relatively high.

Therefore, elderly women should regularly carry out breast self-examination and mammography, as well as routine screening in breast disease hospitals. Early detection and treatment of breast problems is of great significance for the prevention of breast cancer.

4、 Bone health

With the growth of women's age, the bone density gradually decreases, and the risk of osteoporosis will also increase. Fertility has a certain protective effect on bones, because the estrogen level in the body increases during pregnancy, which helps maintain bone health.

However, older women have not experienced pregnancy and lactation, and lack these protective effects on bones. Therefore, the elderly women who do not have children need to pay more attention to maintaining bone health. Reasonable diet and proper exercise are of great significance to prevent osteoporosis. Women can conduct bone density testing and consultation in orthopedic hospitals.

Summary

Elderly childlessness has a significant impact on women's health. From the perspectives of reproductive organ health, mental health, breast health and bone health, older women may face more health problems. Therefore, elderly women need to pay attention to their own health, check regularly, maintain good living habits and seek help and support from professional hospitals to improve their health literacy and reduce possible health risks.