The challenge of elder childbearing
With the development of society, more and more couples choose to marry later and have children later, delaying the childbearing age. However, the growth of age is an important factor, which will have a negative impact on women's fertility. Once women are over 35 years old, their ability to conceive will decline significantly, and it will be more difficult after 40 years old. This is called elder childbearing. In addition to age, other diseases and factors will also have a negative impact on women's fertility, leading to infertility.
First of all, the growth of women's age will lead to a decline in the number and quality of eggs. When a woman is born, the number of eggs has been determined. With the increase of age, the number of eggs will gradually decrease. At the same time, the quality of eggs will also decline. This means that older women are less likely to conceive, and are prone to chromosomal abnormalities, which may lead to problems in embryonic development and increased likelihood of miscarriage.
Secondly, the endometrial thickness of elderly women will also be affected. The endometrium plays a key role in the process of female pregnancy. It needs enough thickness to accommodate the embryo implantation. However, with the growth of age, the endometrium will gradually become weak, which causes difficulties in the process of facing the bed.
Progress of modern medical technology
Although there are some challenges in the elderly childbearing, the progress of modern medical technology has brought hope to infertile couples. Here are some common treatments:
1. In vitro fertilization (IVF): This is a commonly used assisted reproductive technology, which combines the female eggs with the male sperm in the laboratory, and then transfers the fertilized eggs to the female uterus to increase the possibility of pregnancy. This method can overcome the problems of egg quality and quantity and improve the success rate of pregnancy.
2. Egg donation: For women with limited egg quantity and quality, the method of accepting donated eggs can be considered. Doctors inject eggs donated by young healthy women into the uterus of patients to improve the pregnancy rate.
3. Endometrial hormone treatment: For the difficulty in pregnancy caused by endometrial problems, doctors can give patients corresponding hormone treatment to increase the thickness and quality of endometrium and improve the success rate of embryo implantation.
Treatment effect and precautions
Although modern medical technology can improve the situation of infertility at an advanced age, it does not mean that all couples can successfully conceive. First, individual differences are great, and the treatment effect varies from person to person. Secondly, the treatment process may be complex and expensive, which requires the active cooperation and patience of both husband and wife. In addition, treatment does not necessarily guarantee success. Couples should be mentally prepared and consider alternative plans or other options.
Summary
Although the elderly childbearing cannot be completely improved or guaranteed success through treatment, the progress of modern medical technology provides new hope for infertile couples. In vitro fertilization, egg donation, endometrial hormone therapy and other methods can, to a certain extent, improve the pregnancy rate of elderly infertile couples. However, the treatment effect varies from person to person, and couples need to treat rationally and choose a treatment scheme suitable for themselves according to the actual situation. In addition, elderly child-bearing couples should also pay attention to healthy lifestyle and scientific allocation of time to improve the chance of pregnancy.
