Comment on the risk of the old man's childbearing
With the progress of society and the development of science and technology, men are also gradually considering having children at an advanced age. However, there are certain risks in the elderly childbearing of the man, which are mainly reflected in reproductive health, the health status of the child, the influence of the father's role and psychological pressure.
Reproductive health risks
The reproductive health of men gradually declined with the increase of age, mainly manifested in the decline of spermatogenic ability and sexual function. Age leads to decreased testicular function, decreased sperm motility, increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities and DNA damage. A study found that men over 50 years old had a five fold increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities compared with young men. These abnormal sperm are prone to reproductive problems, including increased risk of infertility and genetic diseases in children.
In addition, male sexual function will decline with age. Problems such as decreased erectile function and sexual desire may have a negative impact on sexual life and fertility. This may also lead to tension and disharmony in the relationship between husband and wife.
In order to reduce the risk of elderly male fertility, men should pay attention to reproductive health in advance, take regular physical examinations and consult professional doctors. Sperm quality and sex hormone level shall be checked regularly to detect and deal with reproductive health problems in a timely manner.
Child health risks
Older men who give birth also increase the health risks of their children. Research shows that the elderly male fertility is related to the increased risk of children's intellectual development, mental health and genetic diseases. A study found that children whose fathers are over 45 years old are more likely to suffer from autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders than children whose fathers are under 25 years old.
In addition, older men also increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and genetic mutations. Chromosome abnormalities and gene mutations of elderly fathers are easy to pass on to the next generation, which increases the possibility of children suffering from genetic diseases. For example, compared with young fathers, children of fathers over 35 years old are twice as likely to have congenital heart disease.
Therefore, men should carry out comprehensive genetic counseling and prenatal testing with their spouses before giving birth at an advanced age, so as to understand the possible risks and make psychological preparations.
Father's role and psychological pressure
The elderly male childbearing will bring risks in the role of father and psychological pressure. Because of the age gap, fathers may face problems such as lack of physical energy, high pressure on upbringing, and communication barriers. In addition, compared with younger fathers, older fathers may not be able to participate in daily parent-child interactions such as sports activities with their children, which has a certain impact on children's education and growth.
At the same time, in terms of bearing the role of father, older fathers are also faced with problems such as not being able to witness the growth of their children as soon as possible, may face a short period of father and son time, and may be in sub-health. These factors may affect the father's physical and mental health and increase psychological pressure.
Therefore, the elderly father should fully consider his own physical condition and the needs of parent-child interaction before deciding to give birth, face possible problems with his spouse, and be mentally prepared.
Summary
There are certain risks and challenges in the elderly childbearing of men. From the perspective of reproductive health, children's health, father's role and psychological pressure, older fathers need to pay attention to reproductive health issues, conduct medical examinations, and avoid the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases. At the same time, older fathers also need to recognize the possible problems in the role of father and daily parent-child interaction, and make corresponding preparations. To sum up, the elderly childbearing of men needs to be fully prepared and planned at the health, psychological and family levels.
