The effect of old childbearing on menopause
With the development of society and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more women choose to conceive and give birth at an advanced age. However, the aging fertility is closely related to the change of physiological state, especially the influence on menopause. This article will elaborate on the influence of old age childbirth on menopause from four aspects: the decline of reproductive capacity, the increase of perinatal risk, hormone changes and psychological impact.
Decreased reproductive capacity
With the increase of age, the female's fertility gradually decreases, especially after menopause, the fertility is almost zero. In the period before menopause, the number and quality of eggs decrease, and the quality and accuracy of eggs will also be affected. In addition, the quality and thickness of endometrium will decline, and the ability to implant embryos will also become poor.
Women who give birth at an advanced age need to increase their chances of pregnancy through artificial assisted reproductive technology (such as IVF). However, these techniques may require multiple attempts to succeed and increase the risk of pregnancy.
In addition, the probability of women after menopause becoming pregnant again is extremely low, because menopause means that the production of eggs has stopped, and no new eggs can be fertilized. Therefore, it is almost impossible for postmenopausal women to give birth at an advanced age.
Increased perinatal risk
Women who give birth at an advanced age face higher perinatal risk. Age increases the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, hypertension, premature delivery, and placental insufficiency. The recovery time of the body will also be longer, which will have a greater impact on the health of the body.
In addition, the fetus born at an advanced age also faces an increased risk of congenital heart disease, Down syndrome and other genetic diseases. This is because the decline in the quality of female eggs increases the probability of chromosomal abnormalities.
Therefore, women who give birth at an advanced age need to undergo more rigorous prenatal inspection and more careful pregnancy management to reduce these perinatal risks and the occurrence of fetal genetic diseases.
Hormone changes
With the advent of menopause, women's hormone levels will also change. The decline of ovarian function will lead to the decrease of estrogen and progesterone secretion. This may lead to osteoporosis, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and more and more severe menopausal symptoms.
In order to promote ovarian development and increase the chance of pregnancy, elderly women who give birth may need hormone replacement therapy or adjuvant treatment. However, hormone therapy also has certain risks, which may increase the risk of breast cancer, endometrial cancer and other diseases.
Therefore, women who have given birth at an advanced age need to fully communicate and consult with doctors, and make decisions after weighing the advantages and disadvantages.
Psychological influence
The psychological impact of elderly childbearing on women can not be ignored. Women may face more anxiety and stress due to decreased reproductive capacity and increased risk of pregnancy. At the same time, they also need to respond to the expectations of society and families and think about their own age.
Due to age restrictions, women may feel time pressed and eager to successfully conceive and give birth. This kind of pressure may have a certain negative impact on women's psychology and emotions.
Therefore, women need to fully communicate and support with their partners and family members, and seek professional psychological counseling to maintain their mental health in the decision to give birth at an advanced age.
summary
The influence of elderly childbearing on menopause is multifaceted. It leads to the decline of female reproductive capacity, increased perinatal risk, hormone changes and psychological effects. Therefore, women need to fully understand and understand these impacts when considering elderly childbearing, and have detailed consultation and discussion with doctors to make decisions that are consistent with their own and fetal health.
