Is the fertility success rate low for the elderly?
With the development of society and people's attention to career and other factors, more and more couples choose to postpone childbearing, which leads to the trend of elder childbearing. However, it can not be ignored that the success rate of elderly childbearing is relatively low. This article will explore the reasons for the low fertility success rate of the elderly from different perspectives, and propose some methods to improve the success rate.
Constitutional factor
With the growth of age, women's ovarian function gradually declines, and the number and quality of eggs will also decline, leading to increased difficulty in pregnancy. In addition, the function of other organs of the female body will also decline to a certain extent, such as uterine function and immune function, which will affect the success rate of pregnancy and embryo embedding in the uterus.
In order to improve the fertility success rate of elderly women, some hospitals have adopted various methods. For example, by using in vitro fertilization (IVF), we can select high-quality eggs for fertilization in vitro. At the same time, the hospital will also formulate a reasonable treatment plan according to the specific situation of patients, and improve the success rate of pregnancy through assisted reproductive technology.
Genetic factor
With the growth of age, the risk of women suffering from chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases will also increase, which has a negative impact on the development of embryos and the success rate of fertility. For example, pregnancy of elderly women will increase the risk of fetal diseases such as chromosome abnormalities and Down syndrome. In addition, the sperm quality of elderly fathers will also decline, increasing the risk of genetic diseases.
In order to deal with these problems, hospitals usually carry out genetic counseling and screening for elderly couples to ensure the health and development of embryos. Through genetic counseling, patients can understand their own genetic disease risks and make reasonable decisions. Doctors can also detect whether the embryo has chromosome abnormalities or genetic diseases through genetic screening.
Lifestyle factors
The lifestyle of elderly couples often affects the fertility success rate. Bad living habits, such as smoking and drinking, will have a negative impact on the quality of eggs and sperm, thus reducing the success rate of pregnancy and pregnancy. In addition, high pressure, irregular diet and lack of exercise will also affect the fertility success rate.
In order to improve the fertility success rate of elderly couples, the hospital will give them reasonable life advice. For example, it is recommended to quit smoking, limit drinking, and take a balanced diet and balanced exercise to improve the quality of eggs and sperm. In addition, the hospital will also provide psychological counseling to help reduce the pressure on couples and create a good reproductive environment.
psychological factor
Older couples face more psychological pressure, which also affects the success rate of childbirth. Women are worried about the increase of fertility risks and the health problems of their children, while men are often anxious due to work pressure and social expectations. These psychological factors will cause patients' tension, and then affect the birth process.
In order to improve the psychological status of elderly couples, the hospital will provide professional psychological counseling services. Psychological counselors can help couples reduce anxiety and tension, adjust their mentality, and face the birth process with a positive attitude. In addition, the hospital will also train couples with relevant knowledge and skills so that they can better cope with the challenges of childbirth.
Summary
To sum up, the success rate of elderly childbearing is relatively low, mainly affected by physical factors, genetic factors, lifestyle factors and psychological factors. In order to improve the success rate of elderly childbearing, hospitals usually take measures such as in vitro fertilization technology, genetic screening, lifestyle adjustment and psychological counseling. However, it should be noted that not everyone is suitable for having children at an advanced age, and comprehensive assessment and decision-making should be carried out according to individual physical conditions and genetic risks.
