Causes of infertility in the elderly
As women grow older, the quality and quantity of eggs will gradually decrease. After entering the age of 35, women's fertility began to decline rapidly, especially after the age of 40, the risk of infertility was higher. The main reasons for infertility in the elderly include the following aspects:
First, the number of eggs decreased. The number of eggs for women is fixed from birth, and only one egg can mature and be released every month. With the increase of age, the number of eggs gradually decreases, and the decrease speed will be faster.
Secondly, the egg quality declined. With the growth of age, the quality of eggs will also be affected. The decline in egg quality will lead to an increase in chromosomal abnormalities during fertilization, thus increasing the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
In addition, the function of uterus and fallopian tube decreased. With the increase of age, the function of uterus and fallopian tube will gradually decline. The thickness and quality of the endometrium will be affected, and the patency of the fallopian tube will also be affected, thus affecting the implantation and development of the fertilized egg.
Finally, changes in hormone levels. With the increase of age, the hormone level in women's body will change, especially the decline of ovarian function. Changes in hormone levels will affect the maturation and release of eggs, thus affecting fertility.
Treatment of infertility in the elderly
The treatment of infertility in the elderly mainly includes assisted reproductive technology and nutritional conditioning.
Assisted reproductive technology includes IVF, artificial insemination and embryo transfer. IVF is to fertilize eggs and sperm in vitro and then transfer the fertilized eggs back to the uterus. Artificial insemination is to inject sperm into the uterus to improve the chance of fertilization. Embryo transfer is the transfer of multiple fertilized eggs into the uterus to improve the chances of implantation and development. These technologies can help older women increase their chances of pregnancy.
In addition, diet and nutrition conditioning are also important factors to improve fertility. Older women can appropriately increase their intake of protein, eat more foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and improve ovarian function and egg quality by supplementing nutrition.
In addition, psychological counseling is also very important for the elderly women who are sterile. Elderly childbearing and infertility will bring great pressure to women. Psychological counseling and support can help them relieve anxiety and pressure and improve the treatment effect.
The real hospital provides fertility and infertility treatment for the elderly
At present, many hospitals in China provide treatment services for elderly infertility. For example, the Assisted Reproduction Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, the Reproduction Center of Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, and the Reproduction Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University all have advanced technology and rich experience to provide treatment programs for elderly women.
Summary
Elderly infertility can be treated by assisted reproductive technology and nutritional conditioning. Assisted reproductive technology can increase the chance of pregnancy, while nutritional conditioning can improve ovarian function and egg quality. For the elderly women with infertility, it is also the key to choose the real hospital for treatment. In the process of treatment, psychological consultation and support are also very important. Through comprehensive treatment, elderly women are expected to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
