What problems do men have when they give birth at an advanced age?
With the development of society and the change of people's concept of family, it is more and more common for men to give birth at an advanced age. However, this trend has also triggered a series of problems and concerns. This article will elaborate on the problems that may be brought about by male elder childbearing from four aspects: physical health, offspring health, family burden and social impact.
Physical health problems
On the one hand, the elderly male fertility is closely related to a series of health problems. With the growth of age, male fertility will gradually decline. Research shows that the number and quality of male sperm will decline significantly after middle age, increasing the risk of infertility. In addition, older men are more likely to suffer from some chronic diseases, such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, which may have a negative impact on fertility.
On the other hand, older men also increase the risk of birth defects. The study found that there was a certain correlation between the father's age and the incidence of some heritable diseases. For example, when the father is over 40 years old, the risk of children suffering from autism is several times higher than that of young fathers. This is because in the aging process of male sperm, DNA damage or mutation may occur, thus affecting the health of offspring.
In addition, older men may also increase the risk of neurological diseases such as dementia in later life. The study points out that the increase of father's age is related to the increase of children's likelihood of suffering from Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Although the specific mechanism is still unclear, this association suggests that the elderly male fertility may have adverse effects on the neural development of offspring.
Health problems of offspring
The elderly childbearing of men not only has a certain impact on their own health, but also will bring some potential risks to the health of their offspring. First of all, the father's old age may cause the children to have difficulty in adjusting their stress response. Research shows that parents with larger age differences are more likely to exert pressure on their children to over protect or over educate them, which makes them lack the ability to adapt to pressure, thus affecting their emotional and mental health.
Secondly, the elderly male childbearing may also increase the risk of children suffering from some childhood diseases. A study found that when the father is over 40 years old, the risk of children suffering from autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and childhood schizophrenia is about 30% higher than that of young fathers. These diseases have troubled children's learning and social functions, and had a negative impact on their growth and development.
In addition, the elderly childbearing of men may also increase the risk of children suffering from some adult diseases. For example, older fathers may increase the risk of children suffering from cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and other chronic diseases. These diseases are likely to occur in children's adulthood and have adverse effects on their health and life.
Family burden
Male elderly childbearing will also bring a certain burden to the family. First of all, with the growth of age, men's physical strength and energy gradually weaken, and they cannot devote themselves to the growth and education of their children as young fathers do. This may lead to the deepening of the generation gap between parents, the lack of adequate parent-child relationship between children, and the impact of family harmony.
Secondly, the elderly male childbearing will also bring some pressure to the family economy. With the growth of age, the career development of men may be limited to a certain extent, and the income level cannot be compared with that of young fathers. At the same time, the health problems of elderly fathers may also lead to an increase in the family burden, medical expenses and nursing costs.
In addition, the elderly male fertility may also weaken the closeness of the family. Older fathers may not be able to enjoy long-term parent-child interaction with their children, and there may be some deficiencies in their children's companionship and education. This may affect the emotional connection between family members and reduce family happiness and satisfaction.
Social impact issues
Male elderly childbearing not only has an impact on the family, but also has a certain impact on society. First, the increase in the number of older male births may lead to the imbalance of the birth population structure. As more men remarry and have children after divorce, more older male fathers will be born, which will affect the stability of marriage and family.
Secondly, the increase of male elderly childbearing may aggravate the social pension pressure. Older fathers give birth late, and when their children become adults and need care, their parents are likely to be old and unable to take care of their children. This will increase the burden of social pension and have a negative impact on the distribution of social resources.
In addition, male elderly childbearing may also cause certain pressure on social medical resources. The health problems of elderly fathers may require long-term care and treatment, which increases the burden on the medical system. This may lead to the shortage of medical resources and the inability to effectively meet the needs of other patients.
Summary
The problems that may be brought about by the male elderly childbearing are mainly reflected in four aspects: physical health, offspring health, family burden and social impact. The health problems of elderly fathers will affect fertility and the health of offspring; The elderly male childbearing increases the risk of some diseases in children; Older fathers in the family may not be able to effectively participate in the growth and education of children, increasing the burden of the family; The society is faced with the problem of unbalanced birth population structure and increased pressure on the elderly. Therefore, it is necessary to raise the public's awareness of the problems that may be caused by male elderly childbearing, and provide scientific guidance and suggestions for childbearing at an appropriate age.
