Problems and Causes of the Elderly Fertility
With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing. However, the problems brought by the elderly childbearing are also gradually highlighted. On the one hand, women's fertility declines with age, and they may face higher risks of abortion and birth defects; On the other hand, elderly parents may also have an impact on their children's mental and physical development.
In this context, how to overcome the problem of elderly childbearing and enable elderly couples to achieve healthy and safe childbearing has become an urgent problem.
Optimize reproductive environment and improve pregnancy success rate
A good reproductive environment is essential for female pregnancy. Therefore, medical experts can improve the pregnancy success rate through a series of assisted reproductive technologies on the issue of elderly childbearing.
First of all, through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) technology, we can make full use of women's own eggs and men's sperm to conduct in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, and select the best quality embryos to be transferred into the uterus, improving the implantation rate and pregnancy success rate.
Secondly, through cytology, genetics and other technologies, eggs and embryos are screened and evaluated to exclude eggs and embryos with gene defects and reduce the risk of children's birth defects.
In addition, doctors can also take acupuncture, moxibustion and other TCM conditioning methods to help adjust the function of the female reproductive system and improve the chances of pregnancy and pregnancy.
Prepare for pregnancy in advance to ensure a healthy birth
Couples who give birth at an advanced age should make comprehensive pre pregnancy preparations in advance before planning pregnancy to ensure health during pregnancy.
First, physical examination is very important. Both the husband and wife should have a comprehensive physical examination to ensure their health, especially the ovarian function and uterine health of women, and the sperm quality of men.
Secondly, diet and living habits also need to be adjusted. Eat a healthy diet and eat enough nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc. At the same time, reasonably arrange work and rest time, exercise moderately, and reduce excessive fatigue and mental stress.
In addition, women need to take folic acid and other supplements during pregnancy preparation, which helps prevent fetal neural tube defects and other diseases.
Psychological counseling and support to establish a positive emotional state
Because of the risks and pressures brought about by the elderly childbearing, many couples will have anxiety and depression when facing fertility problems. Therefore, psychological counseling and support are particularly important for them.
Couples can participate in relevant psychological counseling courses to learn how to cope with fertility problems and understand their emotional expression and regulation. At the same time, actively participate in activities of support groups and families, and communicate and share with people with similar experiences to find emotional support and strength.
Summary
In the face of the problem of elderly childbearing, this problem can be effectively solved by optimizing the reproductive environment, preparing for pregnancy in advance, and psychological counseling and support. The continuous progress of medical technology has provided more childbearing options and possibilities for elderly couples. At the same time, individual's active participation and good psychological state are also the key to achieving healthy birth. Therefore, couples should actively seek the help of medical experts, formulate reasonable birth plans based on their own conditions, and make full preparations for the arrival of the long-awaited child.
