Can infertility be cured at an advanced age?
With the continuous progress of modern medical technology, the problem of infertility is no longer a desperate outcome for many couples. However, for older women, they face additional challenges. So, is it possible to cure infertility at an advanced age? This article will discuss hormone therapy, assisted reproductive technology, healthy lifestyle and psychological intervention in detail.
hormone therapy
Hormone therapy is a common method to treat infertility in the elderly. After menopause, the ovarian function of women gradually declines, and the quality and quantity of eggs will also decrease. Hormone therapy restores and regulates women's ovarian function by supplementing synthetic estrogen and progesterone. Hormone therapy can help the elderly women resume their normal menstrual cycle, increase the number and quality of eggs, and improve the chance of pregnancy.
However, hormone therapy is not suitable for all elderly women. Women need to undergo a comprehensive physical examination and assessment before receiving hormone therapy to ensure that their physical conditions are suitable for treatment. In addition, long-term hormone use also has certain risks, such as increasing the risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Therefore, when receiving hormone therapy, it is necessary to closely monitor the physical condition to avoid hormone abuse.
Assisted reproductive technology
For elderly women, assisted reproductive technology is a feasible choice. Assisted reproductive technology includes IVF, artificial insemination and other methods. IVF is one of the most common and successful assisted reproductive technologies. By taking out female eggs and male sperm, fertilization and embryo culture are completed in vitro, and finally high-quality embryos are implanted into female uterus to achieve pregnancy.
However, assisted reproductive technology is not a panacea. The ovarian function of elderly women is poor, and the quality and quantity of eggs are limited, so the success rate is low. In addition, assisted reproductive technology costs a lot of money and psychological pressure, which has a certain impact on the physical and mental health of couples.
Healthy lifestyle
Improving life style is an important link in the treatment of elderly infertility. A healthy lifestyle can improve the body's immune function and fertility, and reduce the risk of infertility. For example, a balanced and nutritious diet is crucial to the improvement of egg quality and the recovery of ovarian function. In addition, proper exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, and reducing stress also play a positive role in improving fertility.
However, a healthy lifestyle is not an overnight process, which requires long-term adherence and adjustment. Older women also need to follow the doctor's advice when improving their lifestyle, control basic health indicators such as weight, blood pressure and blood sugar, and maintain good health.
psychological intervention
The psychological and emotional impact of elderly childbearing infertility on couples cannot be ignored. Many couples will experience negative emotions such as anxiety, disappointment and even depression during infertility. Psychological intervention can help couples reduce anxiety and stress, and establish a positive childbearing attitude.
Psychological intervention usually includes psychological counseling, psychological counseling and psychological support. Hospitals such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Ruijin Hospital have set up psychological counseling and support services in the treatment of infertility to provide professional psychological support and guidance for couples.
In a word, infertility in the elderly can be treated with the development of modern medical technology, but the therapeutic effect is affected by many factors. Hormone therapy, assisted reproductive technology, healthy lifestyle and psychological intervention are important means for the treatment of elderly infertility. Couples should fully understand their own conditions and treatment risks when choosing treatment methods, and make reasonable choices under the guidance of doctors.
