Paternal Age At Conception
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I have read about the risks that a woman 35 or older can face when having a baby. I was wondering if the age of the father factors in at all. If so, at what age should we be concerned about any risks or complications?
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Saturday 20th of February 2010 10:50:53 AM
Men usually start to have lower fertility after the age of 40 but there are several instances of men having fathered a child when they are as old as eighty. The risk of child mortality is higher when the father is that old and also the risk of schizophrenia.
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Sunday 21st of February 2010 06:07:20 AM
Penso que a idade já não é uma factor de tanto risco assim. Hoje em dia são cada ez mais as mulheres que engravidam com idades superiores aos 35 anos. Com o devido cuidado que qualquer gravida deve de ter e sendo vigiada pelo médico, a idade não é factor de medo mas sim de disfruto de saber que se vai ter um filho. Quanto ao pai, desde que seja saudavel e não havendo problemas hereditários, não tem problema em ser pai após os 35 anos. Façam exames para descargo de consciência e gozem a gravidez.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 01:44:44 AM
I think a man can reproduce healthy babies until a very old age. However, the older the man the less likely his sperm is of sufficient quantity and quality. So it might be more difficult to get pregnant as usually only the fast and healthy sperms manage to break through the egg wall.
In my case, my husband was 48 with our first baby and I am now pregnant again and he is 50 now. So it can be done, might only not always be successful at first attempt ;0)
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 05:19:22 PM
A father over the age of 45 is associated with risks for the baby, particularly miscarriage. For women, once you reach 35, the risks increase alot. Risks for older mothers can include downs syndrome, Edwards syndrome and patau\'s syndrome. Women are more likely to need assistance during delivery and the rate of caesareans also increases. Gestational diabetes, blood pressure and premature birth are also associated with older mothers. If you are trying for a baby, the best advice is to start taking prenatal supplements, lose weight if you are overweight and maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating well, exercising and avoiding alcohol and smoking. If you are fit and healthy, maintain this throughout pregnancy. Many women are choosing to have children later on, but these women are usually looking after themselves well, and this is a huge plus when trying for a baby as it reduces possible risks.
The best advice is not to put off having a family until you are older.
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 04:55:18 AM
I think age, in terms of males, will mostly affect their sperm productivity. As a male ages, their sperm potency will become less, and therefore, lessen your chances of falling pregnant. A doctor would be able to tell you of any other effects, but mostly, the usual hereditary defects may only apply.
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 03:54:15 PM
definitely not.These days I was shocked about a 14 years old girl gave birth to a child after having an unnatural relationship with a 84 years old man.
I did not believe that was true, but yet, they tested him with DNA test and the baby was his.Can you imagine?
Also the baby is fine, healthy and strong.So, no direct relationship between the age of the father and some syndromes or diseases.
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Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 03:56:09 AM
Fertility on women at age 32 and above start to decrease because of chromosomal changes. Oftentimes fertility is also caused by other health issues. The father on the other hand is the same thing. People as they age loses its fertility as they age, in general. However, there are women who gets impregnated at these age but extra care are being advised by their doctors.
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