Elderly childbearing and menopause
With the development of society and the improvement of living standards, more and more women choose to give birth at an advanced age, that is, when they are over 35 years old. However, the elderly childbearing has brought a series of effects on women's health and menopause. This article will discuss the influence of the elderly childbearing on menopause from the psychological, physiological, economic and social perspectives.
Psychological influence
Older childbearing means that women have to bear more psychological pressure and anxiety. Many women in menopause will face changes in their living environment and changes in their intimate relationships, which may be exacerbated by the elderly childbearing. When women face menopause, there will be greater physical and emotional fluctuations, and the pressure of elderly childbearing may make these problems more prominent.
In addition, elderly childbearing may also affect women's self-esteem. Some women may feel that they have passed the optimal childbearing age, and worry about their lack of physical strength and fertility, leading to self doubt and inferiority.
However, there are also women who feel their own value has been improved and satisfied after they choose to give birth at an advanced age. They may feel that they have realized their value in life and become more confident and satisfied by giving birth at an advanced age. Therefore, the psychological impact of elderly childbearing on women varies from person to person.
Physiological effects
Older childbearing has brought a series of physiological effects on women's health. With the growth of age, women's ovarian function gradually weakens, and the quality of eggs declines, which is more likely to lead to abnormal embryonic development or abortion. At the same time, women's uterus, vagina and mammary gland will also have age-related physiological changes.
Menopause is an important stage in women's physiology, usually between 45 and 55 years old. Older childbearing will make women experience a longer period of childbearing and lactation before entering the menopause, thus delaying the arrival of the menopause. In addition, elderly childbearing may also make menopausal symptoms more obvious, such as hot flashes, palpitations, insomnia, etc.
However, there are also studies that show that the impact of elderly childbearing on menopause is not obvious, and individual differences are large. Therefore, it cannot be generalized.
economic impact
The elderly childbearing has a great impact on the economic situation of both spouses. Compared with younger women, older mothers and their partners need more financial expenditure. Maternity related medical expenses, infant support costs, etc. will increase the burden on families.
In addition, elderly mothers may face more health risks during pregnancy and childbirth, need more medical examination and treatment, and may need to purchase additional insurance. These will increase the family's financial burden.
However, there are also some elderly mothers who have better economic conditions and can provide better living environment and educational resources for their children. Therefore, the impact of elderly childbearing on the economy varies according to individual differences.
social influence
Elderly childbearing has also caused some concern and controversy in society. Some people believe that giving birth at an advanced age may increase the health risks of children, but also bring more burdens to society. In addition, elderly childbearing may also lead to changes in the relationship between husband and wife, and changes in the structure and function of the family.
However, some people also believe that childbearing at an advanced age is a choice and right that should not be discriminated against and prejudiced. They believe that every woman has the right to choose childbirth according to her own wishes and actual conditions.
Summary
The impact of elderly childbearing on menopause mainly includes psychological, physiological, economic and social aspects. Psychologically, the elderly childbearing may aggravate the psychological pressure and anxiety of menopause. Physiologically, elderly childbearing may lead to the delay of menopause and the aggravation of symptoms. Economically, elderly childbearing increases the economic burden of families. In society, the birth of the elderly has caused some concern and controversy. However, the impact of elderly childbearing on individuals varies from person to person, and every woman should make a choice according to her actual situation.
