The criteria for male elderly childbearing
In recent years, with the social progress and the change of people's ideas, the elderly male fertility has gradually become a new phenomenon. However, there are some differences between the male elderly childbearing and the traditional childbearing mode, and its standards need to be standardized and restricted. This article will elaborate on the standard of male elder childbearing from four aspects: physical condition, physiological function, sperm quality and psychological state.
Physical condition
One of the primary criteria for male elderly childbearing is health. Age increase will be accompanied by many physiological changes, such as osteoporosis, muscle strength decline, cardiovascular system function decline, etc. Therefore, to become a qualified elderly child-bearing person, it is necessary to assess their overall health through comprehensive physical examination. In addition, men with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension should start family planning at a relatively young age to avoid adverse effects on themselves and their babies.
As an example, the reproductive center of a hospital once formulated a standard for older men to give birth, requiring men under the age of 40 who are healthy and free from serious chronic diseases to go for fertility treatment.
physiological function
In addition to the physical condition, the standard of male elder childbearing also includes the normal degree of physiological function. Age will lead to the decline of male sexual function, such as erectile dysfunction, sexual desire decline, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to consider whether their physiological functions are normal when choosing older men to give birth, so as to ensure the smooth realization of fertility goals.
It is worth mentioning that some excellent hospitals have established criteria for evaluating male fertility at an advanced age, including detection of sex hormone levels, semen analysis, etc., to assess the accuracy of male fertility.
Sperm quality
The quality of spermatozoa is one of the important factors that affect the elderly male fertility. With the increase of age, the quality of male sperm gradually declined, including the decrease of sperm density and activity, morphological abnormalities, etc. Therefore, in order to ensure the success of elderly childbearing, men need to carry out sperm examination to assess whether their sperm quality meets normal standards.
An expert in the reproductive department of a hospital in Guangzhou pointed out that the sperm quality of the elderly male reproductive patients should meet the relevant indicators in the semen analysis report, such as sperm density more than 20x10 ^ 6/ml, sperm vitality more than 50%, etc.
mentality
Finally, the standard of male elderly childbearing also needs to consider the individual's psychological state. Childbearing is a major decision, which requires men to have the psychological quality and cognition to adapt to their children and be willing to assume corresponding responsibilities and obligations. Some men with high psychological pressure, such as those who have not yet adjusted after marriage, those who have made progress in their careers and neglected their families, may not be suitable for elderly childbearing.
Experts from the Reproductive Center of a hospital in Shanghai remind that men need psychological counseling and assessment to assess their attitudes and psychological adaptability to childbirth, so as to ensure the smooth progress of elderly childbirth.
Summary
The fertility standard for men of advanced age is comprehensively considered from four aspects: physical condition, physiological function, sperm quality and psychological state. When evaluating the eligibility criteria for male elderly childbearing, hospitals usually carry out physical examination, physiological function test, semen analysis, psychological consultation and evaluation, etc. Only men who meet these criteria are eligible to give birth at an advanced age. For those men who do not meet the standards, they should seek other assisted reproductive methods, such as sperm donation, surrogacy and other methods to achieve their reproductive aspirations.
