Why do many men reflect on their reproductive choices when they reach their forties? What drives this desire?

2024-10-15 18:01:41，visits： 11

Throughout life's journey, we often face numerous choices, especially those related to family and future decisions. Here, I would like to explore why some men in their forties feel an increasingly strong desire for reproduction.

In our lives, DINK (Dual Income No Kids) families are not uncommon; these couples once believed that the freedom and lack of constraints in a two-person world represented an ideal lifestyle. However, as time passes, familial ties and a sense of responsibility gradually surface. When they see their friends' children, a soft and endearing feeling may quietly arise, prompting them to reflect on their own lives and families. In the mundane routine of life, there may be an inner yearning for the arrival of a new life, becoming a little angel in their lives, carrying the expectations of love.

People's perceptions often change as they grow. The pursuit of career and romance in youth gradually evolves into a longing for family happiness and emotional fulfillment. This internal shift is particularly evident among middle-aged men. They begin to rethink their life goals, with a clearer desire for lineage and the wish to establish a complete family.

As age increases, women's fertility declines, which also affects men's willingness to reproduce. Here, egg freezing as an option deserves attention. Freezing eggs allows women to preserve their eggs at their optimal physical state for future IVF.

For women, egg freezing is an effective way to protect fertility. As age increases, fertility gradually declines, but egg freezing can extend the window of fertility. Dr. Nathan Zhang, founder of IVF USA and a medical doctor trained in the U.S., points out that, from a medical standpoint, a woman's fertility peaks around the age of 22 and then declines each year. After age 35, ovarian function begins to decline significantly; women over 40 experience decreased egg quality, leading to a chromosomal abnormality rate in embryos greater than 60%. Abnormalities in embryonic chromosomes may trigger miscarriage and even affect the health of the fetus. The fertility of women over 42 is halved, while women over 45 face a chromosomal variation likelihood in embryos of over 90%.

So, what age is suitable for egg freezing? According to Dr. Zhang's advice, the best choice is to complete egg freezing before age 35. Typically, the recommended number of frozen eggs is between 20 and 30. When making decisions about whether to have children, it is essential to consider future changes. If you are still hesitant about having children in the future, egg freezing is undoubtedly a forward-looking choice, preserving more possibilities for you.

If you wish to learn more about egg freezing, IVF, and related fields, IVF USA will provide you with professional care and support. Currently, IVF USA offers services such as egg freezing and IVF in the U.S., with business expanded to include IVF and egg freezing in Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions, working closely with IVF doctors worldwide. We are willing to explore with you, providing more knowledge and advice for your future choices.