The risk of older men giving birth to pregnant women
Old age childbearing of men means that men have children with young women when they are older. With the change of social concepts and the progress of science and technology, more and more men choose to have children at an older age. However, is there any risk to pregnant women from men's elderly childbearing? This article will elaborate from four aspects: fertility problems, genetic problems, pregnancy complications and childcare problems.
1、 Fertility
Childbearing by men at an advanced age will increase the fertility problems of pregnant women. Research shows that the aging of men is related to the aging of the reproductive system. The decline of sperm quality causes the decline of fertility. This means that pregnant women need more time to conceive. In addition, the aging of men is also related to sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction and other problems, which will have an impact on the sexual life of couples, and thus cause stress on the psychological and physical health of pregnant women.
In addition, the elderly male fertility also increases the risk of infertility, abortion, premature delivery and other problems for pregnant women. The study found that when men were over 40 years old, pregnant women had an increased risk of infertility; When men are over 50 years old, pregnant women may face a higher risk of miscarriage and premature delivery.
2、 Genetic problems
Older men giving birth will increase the risk of genetic problems faced by pregnant women. With the increase of age, the gene in male sperm may be mutated or damaged. These mutations or injuries may increase the risk of pregnant women giving birth to babies with genetic diseases. For example, the risk of older fathers giving birth and children suffering from autism, congenital heart disease, congenital malformations and other genetic diseases increases.
In addition, the elderly male fertility also increases the risk of chromosomal abnormalities for pregnant women and fetuses. Studies have shown that older men are at increased risk of fetal chromosomal problems, such as Down syndrome.
3、 Pregnancy complications
Older men may also increase the risk of pregnancy complications for pregnant women. With the growth of age, the risk of men suffering from chronic diseases also increases, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc. The existence of these chronic diseases will increase the risk of pregnant women suffering from pregnancy complications such as pregnancy induced hypertension and pregnancy induced diabetes, which will pose a threat to the health of pregnant women.
In addition, the elderly male fertility is also associated with an increased risk of depression during pregnancy. The study found that the incidence of depression in elderly men and their wives during pregnancy was higher. Pregnant women suffering from depression will have adverse effects on the health of the fetus.
4、 Child rearing issues
Older men who give birth may also increase the parenting problems faced by pregnant women. Due to the older childbearing age of men, it may lead to a decline in childbearing ability. Some studies have found that the father's old age is related to the delay of children's early development and the decline of their learning ability. This means that pregnant women may need more time and energy to take care of their children's growth and education.
In addition, the elderly male childbirth may also increase the economic pressure faced by pregnant women. As men give birth at an advanced age, they may not have stabilized in the workplace, and their economic situation may not be as stable as that of younger fathers. This will bring pressure on the economic burden of pregnant women and increase the challenges of childcare.
summary
Older men have certain risks to pregnant women. Reproductive problems, genetic problems, pregnancy complications and childcare problems are the main aspects of these risks. Pregnant women should fully understand these risks when they are faced with old male childbearing, and fully communicate and consult with doctors in order to make wise decisions.
