What should we do when we are old enough to have children?
With the development of society and the improvement of medical conditions, more and more women choose to postpone childbirth in order to pursue career or other personal goals. However, childbirth at an advanced age also brings about a series of problems, one of which is the increased risk of unsuccessful pregnancy and childbirth. This article will elaborate on the problem of infertility caused by elder childbearing from four aspects, and propose corresponding solutions.
Physical function decline
With the growth of age, women's fertility will gradually decline. Under normal circumstances, women's fertility peaked around the age of 30, and then gradually declined. The difficulty of pregnancy of elderly women will increase significantly due to the decline of ovulation function, egg quality, uterine function and other factors. Some elderly women may even face the dilemma of infertility.
In the face of this problem, we should first make corresponding preparations before starting pregnancy preparation in a planned way. This includes a comprehensive physical examination, with particular attention to ovulation and egg quality. If problems are found, seek the help of a doctor in time. In addition, keeping good living habits, eating a balanced diet and exercising properly will help improve the state of the body and fertility.
At the same time, for older women who have experienced some failure, assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF, can also be considered. These techniques can help women conceive and improve the success rate of childbirth.
Increased risk of disease
As women grow older, their risk of disease increases. For example, older women are more likely to suffer from diabetes, hypertension and other diseases, which will affect pregnancy and fetal health.
Therefore, before giving birth at an advanced age, women should do their best to have a physical examination, understand their physical condition, and treat and control their diseases in time. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, control weight, eat properly, and avoid overwork and mental stress, which will help reduce the risk of disease.
Increased risk of fetal abnormalities
Older childbearing will not only increase women's physical risks, but also increase the risk of fetal abnormalities. Studies have shown that the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus of elderly pregnant women is significantly increased, such as Down's syndrome.
In order to reduce the risk of fetal abnormalities, older women can consider prenatal genetic counseling and examination before pregnancy to understand the health status of the fetus. If abnormal conditions are found, further discussions and decisions can be made with the doctor.
Increased psychological pressure
For many elderly women, not being able to conceive and have children will bring great psychological pressure. They may feel depressed, anxious and lost if they are unable to realize their fertility aspirations.
In the face of this situation, older women need to actively adjust their mentality and seek psychological support and help. You can communicate with your family, friends or professional psychological consultants, and find other ways to adapt to your situation, such as focusing on other businesses, cultivating hobbies, etc. At the same time, keeping a good pace of life and relaxing mood will help reduce psychological pressure.
To sum up, it is more and more common in modern society that the problem of childbearing at an advanced age leads to infertility. Although there are certain challenges to these problems, many elderly women can still realize their reproductive dreams by actively taking corresponding preparatory measures and solutions. The key is to understand your physical condition, seek professional help, and maintain a good attitude and lifestyle.
