Success rate of elderly childbearing
With the social progress and the development of medical technology, more and more women choose to marry late and have children late in their old age, to pursue their own career and economic independence before giving birth. However, there are some differences in the success rate and risk between the elderly and young women.
First of all, the success rate of elderly childbearing is relatively low. Women's reproductive function will gradually decline with age, and the number and quality of eggs will also decrease. According to statistics, the pregnancy success rate of women over 35 years old is about 40% lower than that of women under 30 years old. Women over the age of 40 have more limited opportunities to conceive, and the success rate is only about 20%. Therefore, older women need more patience and efforts to successfully conceive.
Secondly, there is a high abortion rate in the elderly childbearing. As women grow older, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities will also increase, leading to abnormal embryonic development. According to medical research, the risk of abortion for women over 35 years old is significantly higher than that for women under 30 years old. This is mainly because the quality of eggs declines, which is vulnerable to environmental factors, leading to abnormal embryonic development. At the same time, the endometrium of elderly women will also become thinner, which is not conducive to the implantation and development of embryos.
In addition, elderly childbearing may also increase the incidence of pregnancy complications. With the increase of age, the risk of women suffering from pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, placental dysfunction and other diseases will increase. These diseases will not only affect the health of the mother itself, but also increase the risk of fetal dysplasia. Therefore, in the process of giving birth at an advanced age, more attention should be paid to the health status of pregnant women, and prenatal examination and monitoring should be carried out regularly.
Risk of childbirth at an advanced age
The risks of elder childbearing are mainly reflected in the following aspects.
First, the risk of fetal malformation increases. With the growth of women's age, the quality of eggs decreases, and the probability of chromosomal abnormalities will also increase. These abnormal chromosomes are easy to lead to fetal malformations, such as Down syndrome. Therefore, the pregnancy of elderly women needs to pay more attention to the health of the fetus, and carry out prenatal examination and chromosome screening regularly.
Secondly, the incidence of pregnancy complications increased. Older women are often accompanied by chronic diseases, such as hypertension, heart disease, etc. These chronic diseases are easy to aggravate or cause complications during pregnancy, and have adverse effects on the health of mothers and infants. In addition, the elderly women's own physical function is reduced, their resistance is weakened, and they are more likely to be infected with viruses and bacteria, increasing the risk of infectious diseases.
Third, the increased risk of childbirth. Older women will increase the risk of dystocia due to the weakening of uterine muscle elasticity, ligament relaxation and other reasons. At the same time, the uterine contractility of elderly women will also be weakened, which is likely to lead to the prolongation of the delivery process. In the process of delivery, if there are fetal distress, perinatal bleeding and other complications, the risk of mother and baby will increase.
Ways to improve the success rate
Although the success rate of elderly childbearing is low, some methods can improve the success rate.
First, keep good living habits. Balanced diet, proper exercise and avoiding staying up late are very important for women's reproductive health. In addition, smoking cessation and alcohol abstinence can also effectively improve the quality of eggs and reduce the risk of abnormal embryonic development.
Secondly, we should actively carry out pre pregnancy inspection and treatment. Before preparing for pregnancy, women should take an active physical examination to understand their physical condition. If chronic diseases or other diseases are found, they should be treated and controlled. In addition, prenatal examination and pregnancy monitoring should be carried out regularly to detect and deal with pregnancy complications in a timely manner.
Finally, choose the appropriate birth mode. For elderly women, assisted reproductive technology is an effective choice. Common assisted reproductive technologies include in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, etc. Through these techniques, eggs and embryos with good quality can be screened to improve the success rate.
Summary
The success rate of elderly childbirth is relatively low, and pregnant women face high abortion rate and complication rate. The risks mainly include fetal malformation, pregnancy complications and increased risk of delivery. However, by maintaining good living habits, actively carrying out pre pregnancy inspection and treatment, and selecting appropriate birth methods, the success rate of elderly childbearing can be improved. For elderly women, the help of professional hospitals and medical teams is also crucial.
