Fertility standards for the elderly
Elderly childbearing means that women begin to conceive children when they are 35 years old or older. In modern society, with the change of people's pursuit of career and attitude towards life, elderly childbearing has gradually become a trend. However, some potential risks and difficulties should be paid attention to in elder childbearing. The following is a detailed description of the elderly childbearing in terms of age, difficulty in pregnancy, pregnancy symptoms and hospital selection.
What is the age of old childbearing?
Generally speaking, the age of women 35 years old and above is considered as the boundary of elder childbearing. In the past, it was believed that women's fertility risk would gradually increase after the age of 35, and the situation might not be as smooth as that of young women. However, with the progress of medical technology, many women can still successfully conceive and deliver when they are 35 years old or even older. Therefore, the standard of elder childbearing is not absolute, and whether it is suitable or not should be determined according to personal physical conditions and doctor's suggestions.
Is pregnancy easy?
Compared with young women, it may be more difficult to conceive at an advanced age. As women grow older, their ovarian function and egg quality will gradually decline, leading to unstable ovulation, and even poor egg quality. In addition, older women are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. These diseases will affect the pregnancy of healthy fetuses. Therefore, it is better for elderly women to have a comprehensive physical examination before pregnancy to find and treat chronic diseases in time to ensure the health of the fetus and mother.
Although it is difficult to get pregnant at an advanced age, the following methods can improve the probability of pregnancy. First, keep reasonable living habits, including no smoking, no drinking, balanced diet and moderate exercise. Secondly, have sex according to the ovulation cycle to increase the chance of pregnancy. If the pregnancy still fails for several months, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor in the hospital to select appropriate assisted reproductive technology according to personal conditions.
What are the pregnancy symptoms?
Pregnancy may cause more obvious pregnancy symptoms for older women. For example, due to the decline of ovarian function, older women may have more obvious hormone fluctuations, leading to more severe morning sickness, fatigue, mood fluctuations and other symptoms. In addition, older women may be more prone to pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, etc. These symptoms need early diagnosis and treatment to ensure the health of mother and baby.
Hospital selection
In the process of elderly childbearing, it is particularly important to choose a suitable hospital. Generally speaking, large general hospitals or professional obstetrics and gynecology hospitals will be more experienced and equipped to provide more comprehensive medical services in the elderly childbirth. When choosing a hospital, you can refer to many aspects, such as the professional level of the hospital, facilities and conditions, the professional background of doctors and reputation evaluation. In addition, communication with the hospital is also crucial to understand and solve their own problems and doubts in a timely manner.
Summary
It is a relative concept that what age is considered to be the age of elderly childbearing. Women 35 years old and above are considered as the boundary of elderly childbearing. Compared with young women, it may be more difficult for them to conceive at an advanced age. However, the probability of pregnancy can be increased through reasonable living habits, control of ovulation cycle, assisted reproductive technology and other methods. Older pregnant women may face more obvious pregnancy symptoms and pregnancy complications, and need early diagnosis and treatment. It is very important to choose a suitable hospital to ensure the health of mothers and babies in the elderly childbirth.
