At what age do men give birth at an advanced age? Is fertility related to age?

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At what age do men have children at an advanced age?

Elderly childbearing refers to the phenomenon that women are pregnant over 35 years old or men are involved in childbearing over 40 years old. In the past, people often attributed the elderly pregnancy to female factors, while the influence of male age on fertility was relatively less mentioned. However, recent studies have shown that the age of men also has an impact on fertility.

In modern society, with the increasing social pressure, late marriage and late childbirth have become a common phenomenon. Therefore, it can be said that men over the age of 40 can be considered to belong to the category of elderly childbearing. Of course, everyone's physical condition will be different, so this is only an approximate age range, and the specific impact should be assessed according to the individual's health.

Relationship between male fertility and age

Fertility is closely related to age. You should know that the male reproductive system, like the female reproductive system, will decline to a certain extent with the increase of age. Specifically, the quality and quantity of male sperm will gradually decline.

First, research shows that the sperm quality of men over 40 years old will decline significantly. The decrease of sperm quality is mainly reflected in the increase of morphological abnormalities and DNA fragmentation. This means that the sperm of older men is more likely to cause chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases of embryos than that of younger men.

Secondly, with the increase of age, the number of sperm in men will also decrease. The study found that the sperm concentration, vitality and total number of men over 40 years old were relatively low. This means that the number of sperm of elderly men may not be enough to successfully conceive.

Problems that should be paid attention to when giving birth to older men

For men over 40 years old, the following issues need special attention if they want to participate in the elderly childbearing:

First, the health of the reproductive system needs to be checked regularly for older men who have given birth. This includes understanding the quality and quantity of sperm to ensure normal reproduction. You can choose to go to a regular hospital for male fertility inspection, such as the Reproductive Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

Secondly, the elderly child-bearing men need to adjust their lifestyle reasonably. Keeping healthy diet, proper exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol are all conducive to improving fertility.

Finally, men need to fully communicate and negotiate with their partners. It is necessary to jointly assess the fertility risks and possible problems, and decide whether to continue trying to give birth at an advanced age according to the specific situation.

Summary

Male elder childbearing refers to the phenomenon that men over 40 years old participate in childbearing. Male fertility is related to age. The quality and quantity of sperm of men over 40 years old will decline, which may lead to chromosome abnormalities of embryos and increased risk of genetic diseases. Older men who give birth should regularly check the health of the reproductive system, reasonably adjust their lifestyle, and fully communicate and negotiate with their partners. Therefore, men over the age of 40 are elderly childbearing and need to pay special attention to and manage reproductive health.