Psychological factors of infertility in the elderly
With the development of society and the awakening of women's independent consciousness, more and more women choose late marriage and late childbearing, that is, late childbearing. However, the problem of infertility in the elderly is becoming more and more serious. In addition to physiological factors, psychological factors also affect the outcome of elderly childbearing to a large extent. This article will elaborate on the psychological factors of infertility in the elderly from four aspects: self psychological pressure, anxiety and depression, fear of pregnancy, and tension between husband and wife.
Self psychological pressure
For women who give birth in their later years, psychological pressure is unavoidable. They often feel that they are no longer young, and the pressure of childbirth is gradually increasing. Age restrictions, changes in physical status, and family and social expectations will bring them great psychological pressure. This kind of pressure will cause them to worry and doubt too much, lose confidence in their physical condition, and thus affect their fertility.
At the same time, self psychological pressure will make women doubt their ability and value. They tend to think that they cannot fulfill the duty of women, and have doubts and dissatisfaction about their ability. The existence of this emotion will have a negative impact on the fertility process and increase the possibility of infertility.
In addition, self psychological pressure also has a negative impact on women's quality of life and social relations. Excessive anxiety and tension will make them lose their interest in life, and their contact with family and friends will gradually decrease, further increasing their psychological pressure.
Anxiety and depression
Women who give birth in their later years often fall into anxiety and depression. They feel helpless and depressed about the fact that they are unable to give birth on time, worried that they have missed the best time to give birth, and even worried about the risks and difficulties in the process of giving birth. This persistent negative emotion will lead to hormone imbalance in the body, which will affect physiological functions and increase the risk of infertility and abortion.
Anxiety and depression also have a negative impact on the body's immunity and nutrient absorption, further exacerbating fertility difficulties. Long term inner depression and negative emotions will aggravate the nervous state of the body, have a negative impact on the quality and quantity of eggs, and thus affect the success rate of pregnancy.
In addition, anxiety and depression also have a negative impact on the relationship between husband and wife, increasing the pressure and friction of marriage. The quarrel between husband and wife and the cold war will further make women feel lost and helpless, which will increase the possibility of fertility difficulties.
Fear of pregnancy
When women give birth in their later years, the fear of pregnancy often becomes a psychological burden. They are worried that they will not be able to conceive successfully, that complications will occur during pregnancy, and that the birth process will have a negative impact on their own health and the health of their baby. This fear will lead to women's resistance to pregnancy, further increasing the risk of infertility and abortion.
Fear of pregnancy can also make women pay too much attention to all details of pregnancy, constantly inquire about relevant information, and constantly consult doctors. This excessive anxiety and unnecessary tension will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the fertility process and increase the risk of infertility to a certain extent.
Tension between husband and wife
Childbearing in old age often brings great pressure to the relationship between husband and wife. Couples may have conflicts and resentment, even quarrels and cold wars, because they cannot conceive. This tense relationship between husband and wife has a negative impact on women's mental health and increases the possibility of infertility.
At the same time, the tension between husband and wife will also reduce women's libido, affect the frequency and quality of sexual behavior, and reduce the chance of pregnancy. The decline in communication and support between husband and wife increases the difficulty of infertility.
Therefore, couples should maintain good communication and understanding, jointly face the challenges of childbearing in their later years, and support and understand each other to increase the success rate of pregnancy.
Summary
The psychological factors of elder child-bearing infertility mainly include self psychological pressure, anxiety and depression, fear of pregnancy, and tension between husband and wife. These psychological factors will adversely affect women's fertility and the success rate of pregnancy. Therefore, when facing the difficulties of childbirth in later years, women should actively face them, adjust their mentality, and maintain good communication and support with their spouses to improve the chances of pregnancy and the success rate of childbirth.
