Can male elder childbearing cause infertility?

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The relationship between male elder childbearing and infertility

Male elderly childbearing refers to that men can still have children at the age of 40 and above. In the traditional concept, the fertility of women will gradually decline with the increase of age, while the fertility of men has no obvious change. However, studies in recent years have shown that there are certain risks for men to give birth at an advanced age, which may lead to infertility.

1. The sperm quality decreases

With the increase of age, the sperm quality of men will gradually decline. Research shows that the number, vitality and morphology of male spermatozoa over 40 will change to some extent. The decrease of sperm number may lead to the decrease of fertility, while the abnormality of sperm activity and morphology will increase the risk of pregnant healthy babies.

According to the data from the Infertility Hospital, about 30% of the elderly male fertility patients have sperm abnormalities. These sperm abnormalities include insufficient sperm quantity, poor motility, abnormal morphology, etc. These problems will affect the process of fertilization and implantation, and increase the incidence of infertility.

2. Decreased testicular function

With the growth of age, the testicular function of men will gradually decline, and the secretion of reproductive hormones will also be affected. The study found that about 20% of the elderly male reproductive patients had testicular dysfunction.

Decreased testicular function may lead to male libido, erectile dysfunction, etc., which may affect normal sexual life and fertility. In addition, testicular dysfunction may also lead to sperm quality decline, further increasing the risk of infertility.

3. Increased risk of genetic diseases

The elderly male fertility will not only affect their own reproductive capacity, but also increase the risk of genetic diseases at birth. The study found that the prevalence of genetic diseases was significantly higher among men who gave birth at an advanced age than among young men.

Genetic diseases are mainly related to the DNA quality of sperm. With the increase of age, the DNA quality of male sperm will gradually decline, thus increasing the risk of genetic diseases. Common genetic diseases include Down's syndrome, hemophilia, etc. These diseases will bring great risks to the baby's health.

4. Increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth

Older male births are also associated with an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Research shows that the older the father is, the higher the risk of pregnancy complications at birth.

Complications during pregnancy and childbirth include premature delivery, low birth weight, placental dysfunction, etc. These complications may lead to poor growth and development of the baby and even serious health problems. Therefore, when men give birth at an advanced age, both husband and wife should pay more attention to and monitor the pregnancy and childbirth period.

Summary

Male elder childbearing may cause infertility, which is related to factors such as decreased sperm quality, testicular dysfunction, increased risk of genetic diseases and increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. With the change of social concept, more and more men choose to give birth later, but we should pay attention to the health risks that may be brought about by the elderly birth, and regularly check up and actively cooperate with the treatment to ensure the health and safety of the baby.