Definition of elder male childbearing
The fertility of men is similar to that of women, and will decline with age. However, compared with women, the upper limit of childbearing age for men is much larger. Generally speaking, men can have a normal birth before the age of 40. However, with the growth of age, male fertility will gradually decline, and will increase some health risks. Therefore, how old a man is when he has a child is a relative question.
Changes in male fertility
Male fertility is mainly measured by the quantity, quality and mobility of sperm. With the growth of age, the level of male sex hormones will decline, and the quantity and quality of sperm will gradually decrease. According to research, compared with men under 20 years old, men over 40 years old can reduce the number of sperm by half, and there are more abnormal sperm. In addition, with the growth of age, some changes will also occur in the male reproductive organs, such as the enlargement of the prostate, which may affect the quality of semen and ejaculation ability.
In addition, the fertility of men varies among different populations. Some studies have shown that compared with young men, older men are more likely to have sperm DNA abnormalities, thus increasing the risk of fertility disorders.
Time point of elder male childbearing
Although the male fertility can be normal before the age of 40, the decline rate of male fertility will accelerate with the increase of age. Therefore, generally speaking, men after the age of 35 are likely to be considered as elderly childbearing. Especially in some specific circumstances, such as marriage with young women or failure to give birth, the problem of older men giving birth will become more prominent.
However, it is a complex problem to determine the time point of male elderly childbearing, because everyone's individual differences are great. Some men still have good fertility when they are over 40 years old, while some men may have obvious fertility problems when they are over 30 years old. Therefore, the best way is for men to consult a professional doctor during family planning to conduct reproductive health assessment and related tests to determine whether they are suitable for elderly childbearing.
The risk and countermeasures of male elder childbearing
Although the risk of older men giving birth is low, some studies have found some related health problems. For example, the elderly male fertility is associated with an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's syndrome and orphanhood.
In order to reduce the risk of elder childbearing, men can take some preventive measures. First, maintaining a good lifestyle, including a balanced diet, moderate exercise, smoking cessation and limiting alcohol intake, will help improve the quality and quantity of sperm. Secondly, avoid sperm exposure to harmful substances, such as chemicals and toxins, to reduce the risk of chromosomal abnormalities. In addition, regular inspection of reproductive health, including semen analysis and sex hormone testing, can identify and treat potential fertility problems as early as possible.
Summary
The time point for the male to give birth at an advanced age is relatively flexible, and it can be generally considered that the male is old after the age of 35. Male fertility will decline with age, including sperm quantity, quality and mobility. Older males may increase the risk of some fertility disorders, such as chromosome abnormalities. Therefore, in family planning, men should consult professional doctors as early as possible to carry out reproductive health assessment and related tests to determine whether they are suitable for elderly childbearing. At the same time, men can reduce the possible health risks of elderly childbearing by maintaining a good lifestyle and regularly checking reproductive health.
