Physical effects of elder childbearing on boys
Elderly childbearing refers to the childbearing of women over 35 years old or men over 40 years old. In recent years, with the improvement of living standards and the change of family planning concept, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing. However, the elderly childbearing has a certain impact on men's health.
First, having children at an advanced age will increase the risk of men suffering from certain diseases. Research shows that the elderly fertility is related to the increased incidence of a series of diseases, including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, etc. These diseases will not only affect men's physical health, but also have a negative impact on marital relations and family happiness.
Secondly, the elderly childbearing may affect male reproductive capacity. With the growth of age, the quality and quantity of male sperm will decline, thus increasing the risk of infertility. A study found that the prevalence of infertility in men over 40 years old was more than twice as high as that in men under 30 years old. Therefore, it is very important for men who wish to have a late baby to know their fertility.
Third, older childbearing may increase the risk of genetic diseases in offspring. The quality of male germ cells will decline with age, which will affect the genetic quality of offspring. The study found that children of older fathers are at a higher risk of genetic diseases such as autism and mental disorder than young fathers. Therefore, men who have given birth at an advanced age should be aware of their impact on the genetic health of their children and carefully consider when deciding on the time of birth.
The Influence of Elderly Childbearing on Male Mental Health
In addition to physical health, elderly childbearing may also have an impact on men's mental health. First, men may face stress and anxiety. Due to the high risk of elder childbearing, couples receive more attention and pressure. Men often feel burdened by the financial pressure and sense of responsibility of their families.
Second, having children at an advanced age may affect men's self-esteem. In the traditional concept, as the economic pillar of the family and the bearer of the reproductive responsibility, the late childbirth of men may be regarded as the decline of fertility or personal failure. Such negative emotions may have a negative impact on men's self-esteem.
In addition, elderly childbearing may affect men's family relations. Older childbearing often requires more time and energy input from both sides of the husband and wife, which puts forward higher requirements for the relationship between husband and wife. For men, it may increase their pressure to take into account their career and family and handle the relationship between husband and wife.
The Influence of Older Childbearing on Male Social Role
Older childbearing may also have an impact on men's social roles. Traditionally, men usually complete family planning and assume the role of father in middle age. However, giving birth at an advanced age will prolong men's waiting time in their career and delay them from entering the role of parents.
In addition, elderly childbearing may also make men face greater social pressure. Older fathers will be questioned whether they have enough physical strength and energy to take care of their children, and their children may also face peer relationship challenges. These social pressures may bring additional burdens and anxiety to men.
conclusion
To sum up, the impact of elderly childbearing on men is multifaceted. From physical health, mental health to social roles, men may bear more pressure and influence. Therefore, couples should fully understand these effects when deciding to give birth at an advanced age, and make wise choices under the guidance of doctors to ensure their own and family's health and happiness.
