Definition of elder childbearing for men and women
With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing, especially women. So, how old does it mean for men and women to give birth at an advanced age? In the standard generally accepted by the medical community, women over 35 years old and men over 40 years old are defined as elderly childbearing.
At this age, the quality of women's eggs begins to decline, and the probability of pregnancy and fetal health will also be affected. In men at this age, the number and quality of sperm will gradually decrease, causing difficulties in pregnancy. Therefore, the elderly childbearing of men and women needs to be treated more carefully.
The impact of older women's childbearing
Women's elderly childbearing is mainly affected by the following aspects:
First of all, the number and quality of eggs will gradually decrease due to the increase of women's age, thus reducing the pregnancy rate. This means that women are more likely to face the risk of infertility or multiple miscarriages when giving birth at an advanced age.
Secondly, when women give birth after the age of 35, the rate of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus increases significantly, especially the probability of genetic diseases such as Down syndrome. This will bring risks that cannot be ignored to the health of the fetus.
Third, higher age will increase the risk of complications during pregnancy. For example, gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, premature delivery, etc. These complications are potentially harmful to the health of both mother and fetus.
Therefore, women should actively understand their own pregnancy risks when giving birth at an advanced age, and consult and treat with professional hospitals as soon as possible to ensure the health of mother and child.
Consideration of the Elderly Male Fertility
Although there is relatively little attention paid to male elder childbearing, there are also some noteworthy situations:
First of all, after the age of 40, the number and quality of sperm will gradually decline, thus affecting the ability to conceive. The decrease of sperm quantity and quality may also lead to abnormal embryonic development, resulting in poor fertility results.
Secondly, there is also a certain correlation between the elderly childbearing of men and the health status of their children. The study found that there was a certain correlation between the increase of father's age and the increase of the incidence of some genetic diseases, for example, the risk of autism would increase with the increase of father's age.
Therefore, it is very important for men who are ready to give birth at an advanced age to understand their fertility, actively improve their living habits, and maintain good health.
Solutions for the elderly childbearing of men and women
Professional hospitals can provide the following solutions to the problem of elder childbearing for men and women:
First of all, women can store eggs in their youth by freezing eggs, so that they can use them in their old age, improving the probability of pregnancy and the health of the fetus.
Secondly, men can maintain good fertility by improving their living habits, diet conditioning and regular physical examination.
At the same time, professional hospitals can provide assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF and IVF, to improve the pregnancy probability of elderly couples.
Finally, before giving birth at an advanced age, both husband and wife should actively consult a professional fertility doctor to understand their own pregnancy risks, and make appropriate treatment and preparation according to the doctor's guidance.
Summary
The elderly childbearing of men and women is a phenomenon under the background of social development and personal choice. Older women's fertility will be affected by the limitation of the number and quality of eggs, the increase of fetal chromosome abnormalities and the increased risk of complications during pregnancy; The elderly male fertility is affected by the decrease of sperm quantity and quality, and is related to the increase of the incidence of some genetic diseases. For the elderly childbearing of men and women, the hospital can provide solutions such as freezing eggs, improving living habits, and assisted reproductive technology. However, for elderly childbearing, both husband and wife need to fully understand their own pregnancy risks and actively seek guidance and treatment from professional doctors to ensure the health of mother and child.
