The Influence of Male Elderly Childbearing on Health
With the development of society, more and more men decide to have children at an advanced age. However, it is a controversial topic whether the elderly male fertility has an impact on health. This article will elaborate on the health impact of male elderly childbearing from four aspects.
1. Decreased reproductive capacity
With the increase of age, the male reproductive capacity will gradually decline. Research shows that the quality and quantity of male sperm will decrease with age. This means that older men may face greater difficulties in pregnancy, or even increase the risk of infertility. In addition, the sperm of older men are also more prone to gene mutations, increasing the risk of some genetic diseases in children.
However, although the decline in reproductive capacity is a common phenomenon, not all elderly men will face fertility problems. Some healthy older men can still successfully conceive children. Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly men conduct a comprehensive fertility assessment before family planning to avoid unnecessary troubles.
2. Increased health risks
Older men may face greater health risks. The study found that the elderly male fertility is associated with an increased risk of certain diseases. For example, children of older fathers are more likely to suffer from autism, mental disorders, congenital heart disease and other diseases. In addition, older men are more likely to suffer from heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and other common diseases.
These increased health risks may be related to the biological changes of elderly men. With the growth of age, the hormone level and immune function in men will gradually decline, which is easy to lead to disease. Therefore, it is suggested that older men should consult a professional doctor before deciding to give birth, conduct a comprehensive health assessment, and take necessary health protection measures.
3. The generation gap between father and son is widening
There is often an age gap between older fathers and their children, which may lead to a widening generation gap between father and son. Older fathers may not be able to maintain good interaction with their children physically, mentally or intellectually. This may lead to the child's growth environment is not sound enough, affecting the child's physical and mental development.
However, any parent, whether young or old, may face similar problems. The key lies in whether the elderly father can properly handle the father son relationship and provide a good growth environment. Therefore, older fathers should be aware of their own limitations and seek necessary support and guidance to help their children grow.
4. Lack of long-term company
Because the life span of older men is relatively short, they may not be able to accompany their children's growth for a long time compared with young fathers. This is a challenge for children's mental health and emotional development. Children may face the problem of long-term lack of father's company, which affects the establishment and development of father son relationship.
However, the companionship and care of parents do not depend solely on age. Older fathers can establish close parent-child relationships by actively participating in the growth process of their children. In addition, the father's physical health is also related to the time spent with the child. Therefore, the elderly father should pay attention to keeping healthy and extending the company time between himself and his children.
Summary
The elderly childbearing of men has a certain impact on health. Decreased reproductive capacity, increased health risks, widening generation gap between father and son, and lack of long-term companionship are the main impact aspects. However, these effects can be alleviated or even eliminated by comprehensive evaluation of elderly men before family planning, taking health protection measures, properly handling the relationship between father and son, and paying attention to maintaining health. Therefore, men who decide to give birth at an advanced age should seriously consider their own health status and ability to ensure the healthy and happy growth of their children.
