Risk of morbidity in elderly childbearing
With the progress of society and the continuous development of medical technology, more and more women choose to postpone childbearing, resulting in the number of elderly childbearing increasing year by year. However, the incidence risk of elderly childbearing also increases. This article will elaborate on the morbidity risk of elderly childbearing from four aspects: physiological factors, genetic factors, pregnancy complications and social psychological factors.
Physiological factors
Physiological factors are one of the main reasons for the increased risk of fertility in the elderly. The reproductive function of women gradually decreases with age, and the number and quality of eggs will decrease. The decline in the quality of female eggs will increase the risk of chromosomal abnormalities, which will lead to an increase in the possibility of abnormal embryonic development or abortion. In addition, the weakening of female uterine muscle elasticity and the reduction of endometrial thickness will also affect the implantation and development of embryos.
In addition, when women give birth at an advanced age, due to the decline of ovarian function and irregular ovulation cycle, the difficulty of pregnancy increases, and ovulation problems and menstrual disorders are prone to occur. These physiological factors have increased the risk of infertility for elderly women.
Genetic factor
Heredity is also an important factor for the increased risk of fertility in the elderly. With the growth of age, the eggs in women begin to appear chromosomal abnormalities, such as chromosome deletion, duplication and structural abnormalities. The embryos formed by the combination of eggs with abnormal chromosomes and sperm are prone to genetic diseases or malformations.
In addition, parents who give birth at an advanced age also increase the risk of genetic diseases. The sperm quality of men will decline with age, and the DNA quality of sperm will also be affected. These genetic factors increase the probability of some genetic diseases for babies born at an advanced age.
Pregnancy complications
Women who give birth at an advanced age are likely to face the risk of various pregnancy complications. Older pregnant women are more likely to suffer from pregnancy related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and pre eclampsia. These diseases not only bring health risks to the mother, but also increase the risk of fetal malformation, premature birth or stillbirth.
In addition, older mothers who give birth will also face higher cesarean section rates. The weakness of uterine muscle elasticity, the thinning of uterine wall and other age related physiological factors increase the difficulty of spontaneous labor. Cesarean section will involve the operation risk and the extension of recovery period, which will bring additional physical burden to pregnant women.
Psychosocial factors
Women who give birth at an advanced age often suffer from social pressure and anxiety. For older women, childbirth may involve many considerations such as career, family and their own physical conditions. Faced with the pressure of public opinion from relatives, friends and society, it is easy to lead to anxiety, mood fluctuations and even depression. These mental pressures may have a negative impact on the physical and mental health of pregnant women and the development of the fetus.
To sum up, the increased risk of elderly childbearing is mainly due to physiological factors, genetic factors, pregnancy complications, social and psychological factors and other factors. With the increasing awareness of elderly childbearing, more attention should be paid to the medical security and psychological support of elderly pregnant women.
