How old is a man?
With the improvement of living standards and the increase of social pressure, more and more men choose to delay childbearing after marriage. However, it is a controversial topic that how old a man is to give birth at an advanced age. Next, we will discuss the related issues of male elder childbearing from male fertility, genetic risk, social psychology and other aspects.
Male fertility
Male fertility gradually decreases with age. According to the research, the quality and quantity of male sperm will decrease with age, and the fertility will also decrease. Especially for men over 40, their fertility has declined significantly. In addition, the sperm DNA quality of elderly men may also have problems, increasing the risk of some genetic diseases in children.
However, the decline of male fertility is not as obvious as that of women, and age is not the only factor affecting male fertility. Normal healthy men can basically maintain high fertility within 60 years old. Therefore, the fertility of men at an advanced age cannot be judged by age alone.
Genetic risk
One of the main risks brought by the birth of older men is the increase of genetic diseases. Research shows that there is a high correlation between the elderly father and some genetic diseases of his children. For example, if the father is over 40 years old, the risk of children suffering from autism and schizophrenia will increase accordingly. In addition, older fathers are also associated with the risk of children suffering from congenital heart disease and other genetic diseases.
However, genetic risk is not absolute. Older fathers may not necessarily pass on genetic diseases to their children, and their risk is low. In addition, with the support of medical technology, screening and intervention measures for some genetic diseases have been able to reduce risks and help elderly fathers and children keep healthy.
social psychology
The elderly childbearing of men also faces some social and psychological problems. Because public opinion generally believes that male fertility is durable, men may be more likely to be questioned and ridiculed when they give birth at an advanced age. At the same time, some men may also face a larger generation gap with their peers, resulting in family education, parent-child relationship and other pressures.
However, in today's society, the elderly childbearing of men has gradually been accepted and respected. Many successful and powerful men also choose to consider childbearing after their careers become stable. At the same time, recognizing the inevitability of male fertility decline, many hospitals and scientific research institutions are also studying related health care methods and medical technologies to provide better reproductive environment and support for older men.
Summary
For men, there is no clear critical age for elderly childbearing. Although male fertility will decline with the increase of age, for healthy and normal men, they still have higher fertility within the age of 60. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the increase of genetic risk, especially the correlation with some genetic diseases. In addition, men may also face some psychosocial problems when giving birth at an advanced age. Nevertheless, the male elderly childbearing is gradually accepted and respected, and the related medical technology and support are also developing. Therefore, there is no definite answer to how old a man is to give birth at an advanced age, and a decision needs to be made by taking into account individual conditions and related risks.
