Inspection methods for elderly childbearing
With the progress of society and the change of people's ideas, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, and then face the problem of elderly childbearing. Women who give birth at an advanced age will face more pregnancy risks due to age factors. Therefore, it is very important to carry out a series of physical examinations before family planning for the elderly to help women understand their physical conditions and make correct decisions. This article will discuss the examination methods suitable for elderly childbearing from four aspects: age examination, physical condition, genetic disease and mental health.
1. Age check
For women who plan to give birth at an advanced age, the first thing to do is age check. Generally speaking, children over 35 years old are considered to have given birth at an advanced age. Therefore, doctors will recommend basic endocrine function tests, ovarian reserve function tests and uterine condition tests. Endocrine function examination can help understand women's menstrual cycle, ovarian function and prolactin level, and determine whether there are problems such as abnormal ovulation. The ovarian reserve function test can evaluate the number and quality of eggs in the female ovary, as well as the possible premature ovarian failure. Uterine condition examination can understand the thickness and shape of endometrium and whether it is suitable for embryo implantation.
For women who have given birth at an advanced age, these age checks can help doctors understand their personal conditions and provide basis for the adaptation of subsequent treatment plans.
2. Physical examination
In addition to age examination, physical condition is also an important indicator to judge the possible risk factors of elderly childbearing. During the examination, doctors usually check the blood routine, liver function, kidney function and other basic biochemical indicators to understand the overall health of women. In addition, the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system and other related organs will be examined to find out whether women have chronic diseases or organ function problems.
The risk of diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism and other diseases of elderly women who have given birth is increased due to their age. Through physical examination, doctors can eliminate or find these potential health problems as soon as possible, so as to prepare for subsequent treatment.
3. Genetic disease screening
Hereditary disease is an important risk factor for elderly childbearing, especially the existence of hereditary diseases in families. In order to understand the potential risks, doctors will recommend genetic disease screening. Common genetic disease screening includes Down's syndrome, phenylketonuria, hereditary deafness, etc. The screening method can be carried out by means of blood test, amniocentesis, villus biopsy, etc.
Through genetic disease screening, women can understand whether they carry genes of certain genetic diseases and the risks they may pose to their offspring after childbirth. This can help women make more explicit decisions, such as further treatment or reproductive technology assisted reproduction.
4. Mental health assessment
Women's mental health is also very important in the face of the pressure and risk of elderly childbearing. Some studies have shown that psychological conditions also have an impact on the probability of successful pregnancy. Therefore, mental health assessment is also very important in the inspection process of elderly childbearing.
Doctors will know their emotional state, anxiety and stress level through communication with women and psychological questionnaires. And psychological counseling, psychological support and psychological training are carried out according to individual conditions to help women cope with the pressure of elderly childbearing and improve the success rate.
Summary
A series of physical examinations are essential for women who plan to give birth at an advanced age. Age examination, physical condition examination, genetic disease screening and mental health assessment are the four important examination methods suitable for elderly childbearing. Through these examinations, women can better understand their physical conditions and potential risks, provide reference for subsequent treatment plans, and receive psychological support and help. Therefore, early physical examination is a key step to ensure your own health and your baby's health before birth planning for the elderly.
