Reproductive risks of older men: health problems
With the development of social economy and the extension of people's pursuit of career, more and more men choose to meet their father's identity in their middle and later years. However, it is not without risks for men to give birth at an advanced age. Next, we will analyze the health risks brought by male elderly childbirth from four aspects: reproductive health, child health, family pressure and economic burden.
1、 Reproductive health risks
Childbearing in the middle and later years of men may have an impact on their own reproductive health. First of all, with the growth of age, the male reproductive capacity will gradually decline. The study found that the aging of men will lead to the reduction of sperm quality and quantity, thus increasing the risk of infertility.
Secondly, the elderly male fertility will also increase the risk of children suffering from certain genetic diseases. The older a man is, the more genetic mutations he carries, which may be passed on to his children. For example, there is a certain correlation between the father's old age and the child's autism, Down syndrome and other diseases.
In addition, older men are also associated with poor pregnancy outcomes such as premature birth and low birth weight. As men grow older, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and DNA damage in sperm will also increase, which will affect the normal development of fertilized eggs.
2、 Health risk of children
There are also certain risks to the health of children when men give birth at an advanced age. Research shows that there is a certain relationship between the increase of father's age and children's intelligence level and mental health. This may be because the genetic material stored in sperm has gone through natural depletion and environmental damage for many years when men give birth at an advanced age, which leads to certain defects in the cognitive function of the next generation.
In addition, the increase in father's age is also related to the increased risk of some common diseases in children. For example, some studies have found that there is a certain correlation between the father's old age and the child's suffering from neural tube defects, Down's syndrome and other diseases.
To sum up, the elderly childbearing of men will increase the risk of their children suffering from genetic diseases and psychological cognitive deficiencies.
3、 Family stress risk
The pressure of male elderly childbearing on the family can not be ignored. Giving consideration to both children's education and their own career in middle and old age will bring great psychological pressure to men. In addition, providing adequate care, education and health security for children will also increase the financial and time burden on families.
Especially in the old age, the elderly male childbearing may also lead to the early loss of father. Under such circumstances, it not only causes psychological trauma to the children, but also brings deep sadness and anxiety to the family.
4、 Financial burden risk
With the increase of age, the wealth and professional status accumulated by men in their careers will also increase accordingly. However, the elderly male childbearing may bring economic burden to the family. The education and growth of children need to invest a lot of money and energy, while men have entered the peak of their careers when they are old, and their economic income may no longer grow.
At the same time, men need to bear more health expenditure for the elderly childbearing. As men grow older, they will face more risks of chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, so they need to invest more in insurance and medical care.
Summary
The health risks of male elderly childbearing mainly include four aspects: reproductive health, children's health, family pressure and economic burden. Older males may increase the risk of infertility, genetic diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes. At the same time, children's intellectual level and mental health may be affected. In addition, the male elderly childbearing may also bring greater pressure and economic burden to the family. Therefore, when considering elder childbearing, men should pay full attention to these risks and reasonably assess their own physical conditions and family conditions. Early consultation with doctors and necessary examinations can effectively reduce the risk of childbirth and ensure health and safety.
