1、 Physiological effects of elderly childbearing on menopause
Menopause is an important turning point in women's physiology, which usually occurs between 45 and 55 years old. The elderly childbearing refers to the pregnancy and childbirth of women over 35 years old. There is a close relationship between the elderly childbearing and menopause.
First of all, elderly childbearing will affect the advance of menopause. As the ovarian function of the elderly pregnant women gradually declines, the number of follicles in the ovary decreases, which affects the quality of eggs. This means that older women tend to experience more IVF or assisted reproductive technology operations. During the application of these technologies, hormone therapy is often required. These drugs may aggravate the appearance of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood fluctuations, etc.
Secondly, the elderly childbearing will also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in menopause. With the growth of age, women are more prone to cardiovascular problems such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The elderly childbirth will increase the risk of complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes, which may accelerate the development of cardiovascular diseases in menopause.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may also increase the risk of menopausal osteoporosis. Menopause is the peak period of female bone loss, and during pregnancy, the fetus will extract calcium from the mother to develop. For older pregnant women, the loss of bone density may be more obvious. In addition, the restriction of diet and exercise during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of menopausal osteoporosis.
2、 The Psychological Influence of Old Childbearing on Climacteric Period
In addition to physiological effects, elderly childbearing will also have a certain impact on the psychological state of menopause.
First, having children at an advanced age may increase anxiety and stress. Due to the delay of childbearing age, many elderly pregnant women are facing a series of psychological pressures, worrying about their physical conditions, the health of the fetus and their ability to raise children. These anxieties and pressures may further exacerbate the symptoms of menopause.
Second, older childbearing may increase the risk of depression. With the growth of age, women are more likely to face the pressure of family responsibilities, the pressure of career and the arrival of empty nest period, which will increase the risk of menopausal depression. However, other physical and mental pressures brought about by the elderly childbirth may aggravate the occurrence of depressive symptoms.
Finally, the elderly childbearing may affect the self-identity and identity of menopausal women. Many elderly women decide to become pregnant after years of career development, which may require redefining their roles and identities. Especially when the physical condition of menopause begins to change, women may face more confusion and challenges.
3、 The Social Impact of Old Childbearing on Climacteric Period
Elderly childbearing not only has an impact on individuals themselves, but also has a certain impact on society.
First of all, elderly childbearing has increased the demand for obstetric medical resources. With the increase of elderly mothers, medical institutions need to provide more obstetric and gynecological services, including prenatal examination, pregnancy monitoring and delivery care. This is a huge challenge for medical institutions and medical staff.
Secondly, the elderly childbearing has economic pressure on families and society. Older women often need more financial support to carry out IVF or assisted reproductive technology operations. At the same time, with the growth of age, the children of elderly mothers need more time to support and educate, which also puts forward greater requirements for the family's economic situation and the allocation of social resources.
Finally, the elderly childbearing has certain positive significance for the support and inheritance of the elderly society. The children of elderly mothers may become their spiritual sustenance and life motivation in their later years, which will help enrich the vitality and resources of the elderly society.
4、 Summary
The impact of elderly childbearing on menopausal women is mainly reflected in both physiological and psychological aspects. Physiologically, elderly childbearing may accelerate the arrival of menopause, and increase cardiovascular and osteoporosis risks. Psychologically, the elderly childbearing may bring anxiety, depression and self-identity problems. At the same time, the elderly childbearing also has an impact on the society, increasing the demand for medical resources and family economic pressure, and also brings some positive significance for the support of the elderly society.
Therefore, women who have given birth at an advanced age should pay more attention to the physical and mental health of menopause, take active lifestyle and health care measures as soon as possible, so as to reduce the appearance of menopausal symptoms and prepare for better adaptation to the challenges of childbirth at an advanced age.
