Can the weakening of fertility of elderly women lead to infertility?

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Can the weakening of fertility of elderly women lead to infertility?

With the development of society, more and more women choose to delay childbearing, which makes the fertility of elderly women cause widespread concern. In fact, the weakening of the fertility of elderly women may lead to infertility, which can be described from many aspects.

1. Changes in the reproductive system

With the growth of women's age, a series of changes will take place in the reproductive system. First, the number and quality of female eggs will gradually decrease. This means that the pregnancy rate of elderly women will be significantly reduced. Secondly, the uterus of a woman will also degenerate, making it difficult for the embryo to be implanted. In addition, older women may have hormone levels imbalance during pregnancy, which increases the risk of infertility.

In the observation and study of Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Hospital, it was found that the incidence of infertility in elderly women was significantly higher than that in young women, which was closely related to the changes in the reproductive system.

2. Association with chronic diseases

As women grow older, they are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases. For example, older women are more likely to suffer from diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, which will have a negative impact on fertility. For example, hypertension may lead to narrowing of the uterine cavity in the uterine cavity, and the embryo cannot be implanted normally; Diabetes may lead to embryonic malformations and increase the risk of miscarriage.

A study conducted by Guangzhou First People's Hospital shows that the proportion of elderly women suffering from chronic diseases is significantly higher than that of young women, which is also an important reason for infertility.

3. Influence of male factors

Not only the age of women will affect fertility, but also the age of men may become one of the influencing factors. With the growth of age, the number and quality of male sperm will decline, thus affecting the fertilization ability. Therefore, the combination of older women and men of similar age may increase the risk of infertility.

A study by Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine found that the sperm quality and fertility of men who were partners of older women had declined, which also increased the incidence of infertility.

4. Impact of psychological pressure

For older women who want to have children, the process of trying to conceive may bring great psychological pressure, which will also have a negative impact on fertility. Research shows that emotional stress may interfere with women's ovarian function, lead to ovulation instability, or affect the uterine environment.

A study conducted by Shanghai Changhai Hospital found that the incidence of infertility was higher among elderly women with greater psychological stress. Therefore, mental health is also very important for maintaining fertility.

Summary

To sum up, the weakening of fertility of elderly women will lead to infertility. This mainly includes the changes in the reproductive system, the association with chronic diseases, the influence of male factors and psychological pressure. Therefore, it is suggested that older women should choose the right time when planning pregnancy, and maintain good living habits and mental health at the same time.