Solutions to infertility in the elderly
Nowadays, with the development of society and the progress of medical technology, more and more couples choose to marry later and have children later. However, the problem of infertility is often accompanied by the elderly childbearing. So, what are the solutions for the elderly infertile couples? This article will elaborate from four aspects: health management, lifestyle adjustment, medical assistance and psychological counseling.
1、 Health management
1. Keep healthy eating habits. A balanced diet is very important for keeping healthy. Older expectant mothers should pay attention to adequate nutrition and increase the intake of protein, vitamins and minerals. For example, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, meat and fish rich in protein, etc.
2. Take proper physical exercise. Moderate exercise can enhance the metabolic function and immune system of the body, which is very useful for regulating endocrine and improving fertility opportunities. However, it should be noted that too intense exercise should not be selected to avoid damage to the body.
3. Regular physical examination and health assessment. Regularly go to the hospital for physical examination and health assessment, understand your physical condition, find out the existing problems in time and receive treatment. Women, in particular, should regularly check the ovarian function and uterine condition to find and deal with possible problems as soon as possible.
2、 Adjustment of living habits
1. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Tobacco and alcohol can affect fertility opportunities, reduce the probability of pregnancy, and increase the risk of miscarriage and fetal malformation. Therefore, it is very important for expectant mothers and fathers to stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
2. Avoid overwork. Older expectant mothers should pay attention to the reasonable arrangement of time in their daily life to avoid overwork. Proper rest and relaxation can help adjust body functions and improve the chances of pregnancy.
3. Keep a good attitude and mood. In the face of childbirth difficulties, expectant mothers and expectant fathers should face it positively and not be too anxious and nervous. Keeping a good attitude and mood is very useful for adjusting hormone levels and promoting pregnancy.
3、 Medical assistance
1. Take ovulation promoting drugs. For elderly expectant mothers with ovulation disorders, doctors may recommend taking ovulation promoting drugs to increase ovulation opportunities. These drugs can stimulate the ovaries to produce follicles and promote ovulation.
2. Assisted reproductive technology. If it is difficult to conceive naturally and other treatments are ineffective, couples can consider using assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF or embryo transfer. These techniques can cultivate the fertilized eggs to a certain stage in the laboratory, and then transplant them into the uterus of the expectant mother, increasing the chances of pregnancy and pregnancy.
3. Surgical treatment. For older expectant mothers who have problems such as organ malformations or blocked reproductive tract, surgery may be needed to solve these problems. Surgery can repair or improve the structure of the reproductive tract and increase the pregnancy rate.
4、 Psychological counseling
1. Actively participate in the training of fertility knowledge. Taking part in the training of fertility knowledge can help expectant mothers and expectant dads understand the fertility process and problems more comprehensively and learn some coping skills.
2. Seek psychological consultation and support. Faced with the psychological pressure and anxiety that infertility may bring, couples can seek professional psychological counseling and support. Professional psychological consultants can help them understand and deal with negative emotions, and provide necessary support and advice.
3. Actively participate in social activities. Communicating with other couples with similar experiences and sharing their feelings and experiences can help expectant mothers and dads better cope with difficulties and pressures, and enhance confidence and hope.
Summary
For the problem of infertility in the elderly, we can seek solutions from four aspects: health management, lifestyle adjustment, medical assistance and psychological counseling. By keeping healthy diet and physical exercise, adjusting bad living habits, receiving doctor's treatment and assisted reproductive technology, and seeking psychological counseling and support, elderly couples can increase the chances of childbirth and realize their dreams of baby.
