Is the success of elder childbearing related to gender selection?
With the development of social economy and the improvement of life quality, more and more women choose to have children when they are older. Although the elderly childbearing has brought many challenges, there are also many successful cases. However, some people believe that the success of elder childbearing is related to gender selection. This article will elaborate on this issue from four aspects: physiology, medical technology, psychology and social factors.
1、 Physiological factors
Physiologically, women's fertility will decline with age. After the age of 40, the ovarian function of women gradually declines, the quality of eggs declines, and the probability of pregnancy is greatly reduced. At the same time, the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, fetal development abnormalities and other risks will also increase for women over 40 years old after pregnancy. Therefore, the success rate of elderly childbearing is relatively low, regardless of whether gender selection will face certain difficulties.
However, with the help of medical technology, some elderly women are still able to successfully conceive. Through in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies, women's pregnancy rate has improved. These technologies can screen out healthier embryos and reduce the risk of birth defects. Therefore, some older women may choose gender screening technology to ensure that they can conceive healthy boys or girls.
2、 Medical technology
Medical technology has played an important role in supporting the success of elderly childbearing. For example, genetic screening technology can help detect whether the fetus has chromosome abnormalities, such as Down syndrome. Through the application of these technologies, women can better understand the health status of the fetus and make appropriate decisions.
In addition, some hospitals provide prenatal genetic diagnosis services, including gender screening. Women can choose to conduct gene screening before fertilization to further select gender. Although some countries have certain restrictions on gender screening, there are still gender selective technical means in some places. However, this does not mean that the gender selection of older women is the key factor for successful childbirth.
3、 Psychological factors
For women who want to give birth at an advanced age, psychological factors are also an important consideration. To face the pressure of age, birth difficulties and possible risks, women need to have a strong will and a positive attitude. Research shows that women with good mental status are more likely to successfully conceive and deliver.
However, individual differences are large in the impact of gender selection. Some women may not care about gender, but pay more attention to the health and happiness of their children; Some women may prefer to choose gender, hoping to achieve the balance and integrity of the family. Therefore, gender selection is a decision that varies from person to person and may have different effects on the individual's mental state.
4、 Social factors
Social factors are another consideration for older women to choose gender. In some cultural traditions, boys are regarded as important people who continue the family line. This has led some older women to prefer boys to meet family expectations and social pressure.
However, with the progress of social concepts, more and more families begin to pay attention to equality and tolerance, and their preference for gender tends to balance. In this case, older women's choice of gender may be more based on family and personal wishes than traditional social pressure.
Summary
The success of elder childbearing is related to gender selection, but gender is not the only determinant. Physiological factors, medical technology, psychological and social factors will have an impact on the outcome of elderly childbearing. Although some women may consider gender selection to achieve family balance or meet social expectations, this is not the key factor for the success of elderly childbearing. Therefore, the most important thing for women in the face of elderly childbearing is to maintain a good physical and mental state, and carry out comprehensive assessment and decision-making under the guidance of medical experts.
