How long does a man remain fertile? It is not possible to give an unambiguous answer to this question. Childbearing age depends on many factors. In some men, the ability to conceive remains until old age, but in most it fades by the age of 60. It is possible to predict the childbearing age of a particular man, but only if it is known exactly how this subject was sexually formed.
From a medical point of view, the average young man becomes fertile at 14 years of age and retains the ability to conceive up to 60 years. However, this does not mean at all that a young man should become a father before the age of 20. best period for the birth of children in a man - 25-45 years. At this time, the man is most active and his sexual functions have not yet begun to fade.
How does a man mature?
As mentioned above, in a teenager, reproductive function is turned on at 14 years of age. But the development of his reproductive system does not stop there. Next, the teenager goes through a series of periods that affect his reproductive abilities.
The first physiological changes in the reproductive system begin to occur in boys at the age of 10-12. The first sexual feelings for the opposite sex appear. sex drive goes through 3 stages of development:
- The emergence of interest in girls.
- The desire to hold the girl by the hand, touch her, kiss her.
- The appearance of sexual arousal.
Initially, boys are not interested in the immediate physiology of relationships due to low reproductive capacity. Interest in her comes at the 3rd stage of the development of sexual desire.
As you progress through the stages of puberty, young man testosterone is produced. This hormone stimulates the development of sexual characteristics and reproductive function. It also makes a young man fertile and interesting to the opposite sex.
Time of first sexual contact depends on the social environment in which the young man is brought up and lives. Often, due to misconceptions about male sexuality, teenagers see sex as the main goal of a relationship with a girl, and this is wrong. Because of this, young families often break up.
By the age of 25, a man yearns for more sensual relationships. He consciously seeks to start a family. But this doesn't happen to everyone. There are men who prefer to remain free both in relationships and in sex.
According to surveys, it is only after reaching adulthood that most men begin to experience true pleasure from sex with their wives. This is explained by the fact that over the years the couple has learned the sensual secrets of each other. As a result, emotional coloring is mixed with physical satisfaction.
Changes in male sexual behavior with age
The reproductive age of a man largely depends on his sexual activity. For instance, man is 100% fertile, but avoids communication with women due to unwillingness to have children. In this case, we can say that its reproductive function does not work. The reluctance to start a family can stay with him for life.
At the same time, one should take into account the fact that the reproductive age directly depends on the physiological age. After the age of 35, a man's need for sex drops sharply. The thing is that less and less testosterone is being produced in his body. Plus emotional experiences family and stress. All this leads to the fact that his sex is no longer interested. That is, after 35 years, reproductive functions fade.
It should also be borne in mind that over the age of 35 spermatogenesis worsens. Spermatozoa not only become less active, their genetic properties deteriorate.
Socially, a man is best of years to start a family by the age of 35. Surprisingly, the same age is best suited for the birth of a child. But in psychological terms, young people are best prepared for starting a family at the age of 25.
How does age affect fertility?
Among women deadline for the birth of children - 40 years. The fact is that after this age the opportunity to give birth to a healthy child is greatly reduced. In men, everything is more uncertain, since there is practically no research in this regard.
The French made an attempt to change the situation. Scientists from this country studied a sample of documents of 10,000 couples who were treated for infertility. The researchers managed to find out that if men have overcome the milestone of 35 years, then it is more difficult for their wives to bear a child. There is a high chance of miscarriages. By the age of 40, the likelihood of conceiving a child is significantly reduced.
The results of this scientific work cause serious concern among physicians, since in recent decades the average age of men who become fathers for the first time has exceeded 35 years.
How to support reproductive function?
If the decline in fertility is not caused by diseases, then you can resort to the following recommendations:
If these measures do not help, then don't be afraid to see a doctor.
Reproductive (fertile) refers to the age at which a person is able to become a parent. For a woman and a man, the period of life during which they can (by joint efforts) produce offspring is different. Physiologically childbearing for women is considered the age from 15 to 49 years. But in reality, for most of them, the opportunity to become a mother is limited to a shorter period, which is 10-15 years.
A man, from a medical point of view, is capable of continuing offspring from 14 to 60 years. But he should not become a father before the age of 20 social reasons and according to the level of development of another plan. After 35-40 years, sperm activity in men decreases and, as a result, reproductive abilities decrease. Therefore, even with a normal state of health, the period of guaranteed fertility for a man can be about 20 years.
Puberty in men
A teenager reaches puberty at the age of 14-15 years. But in the future, in the male body, there is an alternation of certain periods, which are reflected in sexual life and reproductive abilities in particular.
From about the age of 10-12, boys begin to undergo physiological changes leading to puberty. Sexual feelings and thoughts become more and more tangible. Conventionally, the process can be divided into three stages:
- Showing interest in the opposite sex.
- The desire for bodily contact in the form of touching, holding hands, kissing.
- The emergence of sexual desire.
On the early stages growing up, boys are just friends with girls, then there is an attraction to touch and mutual caresses, which leads to erotic fantasies and a strong desire for sexual intimacy. After feeling his sexuality, the young man becomes more interested in the physiology of relationships, for most girls in this regard, feelings are more important.
On the way to puberty, testosterone levels increase in the body. This main male sex hormone promotes the development of basic sexual characteristics in adolescents, making them both fertile and attractive to the opposite sex. 
A teenager's decision to enter into the first sexual intercourse depends on the upbringing and circle of his communication. The first sexual contact sometimes occurs under the influence of social stereotypes about male sexuality. This may lead to illegible sexual relations according to the established scheme "the goal is sex." Emotional correspondence with a partner is not given much importance.
The subsequent maturation of most guys causes a need for more sensual and lasting relationships, there is a desire to start a family. Other young people prefer to remain free both in life and in sexual relationships.
Many men claim that only when they reached adulthood did they experience the true pleasure of having sex with their beloved wife. Moreover, the partners are already aware of each other's sensual subtleties. Physical satisfaction takes on a more emotional tone.
How does a man's sex life change with age?
When a man reaches the age of 30-35, his sexual needs become less pronounced, because the production of testosterone by the body becomes less intense. Sexual desire is affected by stress and emotional stress arising at work and in family life. By this age, the activity of spermatozoa also decreases during the fertilization of the egg. The impact on the body of external conditions and changes in the state of health worsen the genetic quality of spermatozoa.
The age of future parents is very important when planning a woman's pregnancy.
In women, early and late motherhood may be contraindicated for medical reasons; in men, the favorable period for conception is slightly longer.
The male body generates spermatozoa throughout the entire reproductive period of life, but conception of a child is not recommended at any age. Planning for the appearance of a baby is determined not only by the reproductive health of the father, but also by his ability to support the family. Socially and psychologically, a young man is able to become a father after twenty years, but the age of up to 35 years is considered the most suitable in terms of reproductive functions.
Sperm production in the male body, which begins at 15, slows down after 35, but does not stop until 60. However, most medical specialists believes that the optimal age for conceiving a child is the same for both women and men - 20-35 years. In men during this period, the level of the hormone testosterone provides the necessary activity of spermatozoa.
The effect of a man's age on his fertility
Medical specialists have long known that fertility in women aged 35-40 is significantly reduced, but the effect of age on the normal reproductive capabilities of a man has been studied less well. French researchers studied the medical records of more than 10 thousand couples undergoing infertility treatment and found out the degree of influence on the possibility of conception of the age of the sexual partner.
According to statistics, if men have passed the age of 35, their companions are more likely to experience miscarriages than women with younger partners, regardless of their own age. The number of successful conceptions is significantly reduced in couples where the partner is over 40 years old.
In connection with the results of research, the tendency of young men to delay acquiring offspring raises concerns. In the UK in 2013, the average age of men becoming fathers increased to 34.2 years from 29.2 in 1972. Embryonologists explain the influence of age on male fertility by increasing genetic errors in spermatozoa.
In young sexual partners of future women in labor, some changes in the quality of sperm do not significantly affect the fertilization of the egg. Potential fathers of more mature age have critical DNA damage that can lead to miscarriage. Latest Research show that not only the female body, but also the male body is subject to reproductive aging.
Measures to increase reproductive functions
If a decrease in male fertility is not associated with various pathologies, then the implementation of some recommendations will change the situation for the better: 
- Vitamin E, ascorbic acid, and selenium have a positive effect on spermatogenesis. It is necessary to periodically take nutritional supplements containing these elements. It is also recommended to use nutritional supplements containing zinc and folic acid for six months.
- The reproductive process of spermatogenesis is negatively affected by overheating of the testicles. In hot weather, loose-fitting underwear and loose-fitting trousers should be worn. Do not take too hot baths and steam in a bath at a high temperature.
- Favorable conditions for conception also depend on the season. Spermatozoa have the greatest motility at the onset of the winter period.
- The restoration of sexual desire is facilitated by a balanced emotional state, the ability to withstand a depressive state and stressful situations.
- Harm normal fertility common bad habits - smoking, drinking alcohol, and coffee in large quantities.
- Significantly affects the reproductive functions of unfavorable Environment, work in high temperature conditions.
If the steps taken on your own do not solve your fertility problem, do not hesitate to seek medical help.
Reproductive capabilities in adulthood
With age, hormonal changes in the body of a man reduce libido, emerging health problems reduce energy and potency. Reduced testosterone levels weaken sexual desire, the period of sexual arousal becomes longer.
Men who have crossed the forty-year mark, by this time usually have already taken place as husbands and fathers. For most of them, career growth reaches its peak, and there is a feeling that their role in family life is not so significant, health problems appear. The psycho-emotional state is aggravated by competition at work from young employees. In addition, the wife may experience irritability and fatigue due to menopausal symptoms.
Together, all these factors can lead to thoughts of approaching old age and depression. Against its background, low self-esteem, lack of sexual desire and impotence may occur. The midlife crisis forces a man to look for partners on the side much younger than himself in order to prove his worth. Such relationships allow only for a short time to return the sensations of previous years and bring freshness and energy to sexual relations.
But, despite the frequent similar problems in middle-aged men, psychologists consider the age from 30 to 40 years to be a more difficult period in sexual terms. In their opinion, it is during this period that the head of the family experiences maximum emotional and physical stress - problems at work, small children, financial difficulties, etc.
At the same time, youth and age over 50 are considered favorable period life in this respect, provided that a mature man was able to maintain health in his younger years. Healthy maturity, measured life and constant loving woman- the best circumstances for a fulfilling sex life.
The reproductive age of a man is a period in the life of the stronger sex, which contributes to the onset of successful conception as much as possible. How does the reproductive age of men affect the conception of a child? At what age can a person conceive a child?
Optimal time frames
The reproductive age of a man, according to experts, significantly affects the success of the conception process. Depending on genetics, as well as the influence of various external and internal factors, normal reproductive function can be maintained even after 50 years. However, doctors say that the optimal reproductive age for conceiving a healthy child is about 20-40 years. After reaching the age of 45, the processes of genetic changes in the seminal fluid begin to develop, which can lead to infertility, and the desired pregnancy will not occur.
Already after the age of 30, in the ejaculate of men, both quantitative and qualitative indicators of seminal fluid are significantly reduced, and the mobility of germ cells decreases, which has an extremely negative effect on the reproductive health of the stronger sex and affects the onset of conception.
The ability to conceive a child in men over the age of 45 is especially adversely affected by the presence of bad habits, smoking and alcohol abuse.
Therefore, if a man wants to have a healthy and fully developed child even in adulthood, then experts recommend that he lead a sports lifestyle, refrain from bad habits, and especially from smoking, which adversely affects the cellular DNA structures of spermatozoa and significantly reduces reproductive age, necessary for successful conception.
What prevents the onset of fertilization
Is it possible for a woman to get pregnant if the age category of her partner is over 45 years old? According to experts, the reproductive function of the stronger sex is able to be preserved throughout almost their entire lives. At 50, the number of mature spermatozoa in the seminal ejaculate of a man decreases significantly, but still does not disappear at all. And therefore, the representative of the stronger sex is able to successfully conceive a child.
With age, the number of mature spermatozoa decreases.
However, the state of reproductive health in men in adulthood is affected not only by quantitative and quality characteristic sperm, but also a decrease in testosterone production, and it is this male sex hormone that is responsible for the success of the processes of fertilization and the birth of a child. As a result, the representatives of the stronger sex develop disorders of erectile function, as well as a decrease in libido (sexual desire) and the ability to have sex. However, even in this case, thanks to the possibilities of modern medicine, it is possible to conceive artificially using IVF methods or artificial insemination.
At the end of the reproductive age, the following changes begin to develop in men, which extremely negatively affects the possibility of a successful pregnancy and childbirth. These include the following manifestations:
- Mutations of a genetic nature, which are localized in the field of germ cells, have negative influence both on conception itself and on the processes of intrauterine development of the fetus.
- Decreased strength, power and quantity of ejaculate during intimate contact, which reduces the release of sperm necessary for pregnancy.
- The lack of the ability of mature male germ cells to fertilize a female egg.
Procreation after forty
When a man reaches the age of 45 years and older, his reproductive function is significantly weakened, in addition, a genetic change in the germ cells of the future father has an extremely negative effect on the health and normal development of the child, which can cause the formation of the following pathologies in the baby:
- Down Syndrome.
- immunodeficiency states.
- High risk of developing genetic pathologies.
- Schizophrenia and other mental disorders in a child.
- Dwarfism.
- skin type mutations.
When a child is conceived after 45 years, it can adversely affect the health and development of the child.
In the case of conception in adulthood, the risks of transmitting autoimmune and autosomal dominant diseases to the unborn child increase significantly. Children from mature fathers are often born with abnormalities in the development of the limbs and bone structures of the skull, or with serious disorders in the functioning of the central nervous system. For this reason, experts recommend planning a pregnancy during the optimal reproductive age of a man, namely, at 20-40 years old.
How to prolong fertility
In order to preserve the reproductive function for a long time and increase the chances of having a healthy, and most importantly, fully developed baby, experts strongly advise the stronger sex to follow the following extremely simple recommendations:
- Give up smoking.
- Do not abuse alcoholic beverages.
- Live a healthy life.
- Eat right and rationally.
- Take special vitamin and mineral complexes.
- Avoid overheating and hypothermia.
- Do sport.
- Take drugs - immunostimulants, the action of which is aimed at strengthening immune system and increase the overall tone of the body.
- Have a regular sex life.
Over the age of 45, a man is advised to avoid baths, saunas, and taking too hot baths. In addition, he should not wear excessively tight trousers or tight underwear made of synthetic materials, since overheating of the testicles has an extremely negative effect on the processes of spermatogenesis and reproductive function in general.
One year before the expected pregnancy future father should refuse products that contain:
- Chemical dyes.
- Flavorings.
- preservatives.
To prolong the reproductive age, you need to give up bad habits.
Such food has an extremely negative effect on the ability to conceive. The daily diet of the stronger sex, who care about their reproductive health, must necessarily include foods rich in proteins, vitamins and microelements, aimed at the long-term preservation of the fertile function. If a person is obese, then he needs to go on a special diet and go in for sports in order to lose weight. Because, according to experts, excess weight negatively affects metabolic processes and significantly reduces the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Of course, expectant fathers should forget about the use of alcoholic beverages and smoking, because nicotine, like alcohol, adversely affects both erectile functions and the ability of spermatozoa to fertilize an egg.
And the health of the unborn baby in the event of pregnancy in the presence of bad habits of the father is under serious threat! A positive effect on the processes of spermatogenesis in the representatives of the stronger sex is exerted by:
- Vitamins of groups E and C.
- Selenium.
- Folic acid.
Therefore, men planning to conceive a baby are strongly recommended to take vitamin-mineral complexes that include these components within six months. A good therapeutic effect is given by folic acid preparations, which prevent the development of inflammatory processes localized in the prostate gland, which has a beneficial effect on man's health generally.
The absence of nervous fatigue, stress, depressive states, psycho-emotional shocks, proper rest and normal sleep (at least 8 hours a day) also significantly increase the chances of a successful pregnancy, regardless of the age category of the parents!
At proper nutrition reproductive age can be extended.
What weakens the fertilizing function
The reproductive health of men is negatively affected by the presence of certain diseases that affect the male reproductive system. Among this kind of pathologies, experts distinguish the following diseases of the genitourinary system:
- Traumatic injuries of the genital organs.
- Prostatitis.
- Venereal diseases.
This kind of pathological processes adversely affect the functional state of the testicles and prostate gland, which, in turn, adversely affects the reproductive health of the stronger sex. In the absence of timely adequate medical measures, serious complications may develop, up to impotence and male infertility.
In order to avoid such adverse consequences, men are recommended to visit a qualified urologist at least 2 times a year, who will help identify the development of pathological processes in the early stages and prescribe the most effective therapeutic course!
The ability to conceive in men is also affected by their psychological condition. Excessive psychological stress, frequent stressful situations and permanent overwork have a negative impact on the functioning of the brain, as a result of which a person completely loses interest in intimate life, which leads to a reduction in reproductive age and the development of early impotence.
Reproductive age in men is a rather arbitrary concept. Some representatives of the stronger sex lose the ability to successfully conceive by the age of 40, while others maintain reproductive health until old age. A healthy lifestyle, the absence of bad habits and diseases of the genitourinary system, proper, balanced nutrition increase the chances of successful conception in the stronger sex of any age category!
If you want to have a child in the near future, then not only your own, but also the question of male fertility, should worry you now. After all, the biological clock is ticking for both of you, and with age, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to get pregnant ...
The biggest misconception of many women is that they think that nothing changes with the age of a man. By the way, this misconception is characteristic of most men. But, unfortunately, this is not true. Male fertility, like female fertility, declines with age.
According to a study in the UK, among 2,000 women aged 25-40 who visited a fertility center, those women whose husbands were older than 40-45 years took five times longer to become pregnant than those whose partners were aged 25 to 40 years. And this means that the age of a man is a decisive factor, and it does not even always depend on the age of a woman.
How is male and female fertility different?
These two concepts are completely different. A woman's egg count is set before she is born, drops sharply with age (even before she has a baby), and by the time she reaches menopause, most of her eggs have already died. In addition, as a woman grows older, not only does the number of eggs decrease, but also the likelihood of abnormal eggs increases.
Now as for the man: he produces sperm throughout his life. It gradually decreases with age, but his sperm does not lose its concentration. Therefore, it can be said that there are no special age restrictions for a man to become a father, therefore, in our time, it is not uncommon to see older men with small children. But for women, age plays a huge role in the ability to get pregnant!
The older a woman is, the less the female hormone estrogen is produced in her body, which entails not only a decrease in fertility, but also increases the risk that her child will have genetic abnormalities.
The older a man gets, the less he has the male hormone testosterone. As with reduced estrogen, low testosterone levels reduce a man's fertility and increase the likelihood of fathering a child with genetic problems.
So, the fact that the ability of a man to produce sperm does not depend on age does not mean that its quality does not depend on age! The older the man, the worse, the smaller the volume of ejaculate and the worse the mobility of spermatozoa, and this is clearly not conducive to conception! In men between the ages of 30 and 50, on average, the volume of ejaculate decreases by 30%, the speed (motility) of spermatozoa decreases by 37% and it becomes 5 times more likely that spermatozoa can be deformed. Most often, it is the shape of the sperm that is responsible for the transfer of genetic information that is deformed. And the more deformed sperm, the higher the likelihood of conceiving a child with genetic abnormalities!
The relationship of genetic abnormalities with the age of a man
Some genetic abnormalities in children, such as dwarfism, have long been associated with the age of their fathers, but such problems are relatively rare. In recent years, clinical studies have shown an association between paternal age and more common genetic disorders such as schizophrenia and Down syndrome. In general, the risk is highest when both parents are over 35 years old.
The risk factor of paternal age is generally not a problem for women under 35 years of age. This is because the ovaries of young women have a built-in mechanism that either repairs damaged sperm DNA or rejects the defective embryo, and the woman has a miscarriage. But such a “safety net” begins to collapse after a woman reaches the age of 35.
Can older men donate sperm?
Because the sperm of older men is often genetically abnormal, some European countries have banned men from donating sperm after they reach a certain age. But in our country, as long as a man's sperm meets all the requirements regarding the volume, quality, quantity and mobility of spermatozoa, he has the right to be.
However, there are very few men whose sperm after the age of 40 would satisfy all these criteria. Yes, and in order to become a donor, you need to go through a lot of research and prescriptions. For example, if you have been pierced or have a tattoo, then you will automatically be disqualified. there is a risk that you have been exposed to viral hepatitis B or C.
Ultimately, only about 5% of men who applied to become a sperm donor successfully go through all the procedures, and according to statistics, these men are between the ages of 20 and 35 years.
Does weight affect male fertility?
Yes, weight greatly affects. And the most basic thing you can do to increase your fertility is to lose weight! Obesity has always been one of the main causes of male infertility.
In addition, the level of his testosterone depends on the weight of a man. Fat cells (especially belly fat) destroy testosterone due to the fact that visceral fat (at the waist) is converted into estrogen. Estrogen in this case displaces testosterone, therefore, the larger a man's tummy, the lower his testosterone level.
In addition to this, men who are overweight often lead sedentary image life and have a variety of health problems. For example, if a man has a waist circumference of more than 101 cm, then he is at high risk for developing heart disease. You may not know, but heart disease slows down blood flow throughout the body, which is not only bad for the heart, but also very bad for the penis.
Aim for a normal, healthy weight, but don't overdo it! Too thin men suffer from low level testosterone, because if the body does not receive enough nutrients, then this threatens to disrupt the production of sex hormones.
What can a man do to increase fertility?
Unlike women, fertility decline in men is usually a reversible process. Weight loss, treatment of existing infections in the body can sometimes work wonders. Therefore, if you are having problems trying to get pregnant, then do not put off a visit to a specialist for a long time. Timely examination and adequate treatment may well solve your problems.
When it comes to infertility in a couple, 40% of the problem is in the man, 40% in the woman, and another 20% is either a problem in both partners, or the cause of infertility remains unexplained. But male infertility is always easier to diagnose and correct than female infertility, so it is always worth starting the examination with a man.
One of the main causes of male infertility is an infection in some part of the reproductive tract, such as the prostate. Some latent infections may go unnoticed for many years, but they will "quietly" damage or destroy sperm during this time. Other common causes of male infertility are clogged vas deferens and dilated veins in the scrotum (varicocele). All of these problems are treatable.
In conclusion, I would like to note that although it decreases with his age, these changes are less dramatic than in a woman. After the age of 45, about 99% of women are infertile, while men remain fertile at 60 and even beyond. This is primarily explained by the fact that almost 100% of women at this age have very low estrogen, and men at this age have a decrease in testosterone only in 15% of cases.
Reproductive (or fertile) age - the period within which a person is able to conceive a child. This figure is different for men and women. The fertile age of a woman is less than that of a man and averages from 15 to 49 years. Theoretically, the reproductive age of a man ranges from 14-60 years. But in practice, men under 20-25 years old do not plan to have children for economic reasons (since it is problematic for a man to maintain children at such a young age), and for those who are already over 40 years old, the quality of spermatozoa and, consequently, reproductive abilities decrease.
A man begins puberty as early as adolescence - from 10-12 years. A man is ready to conceive a child at the age of 15. During this time, the male body goes through several stages on the way to full puberty.
- There is an interest in the opposite sex.
- There is a desire for bodily contact (touching, kissing).
- Increased sexual desire.
During this period, boys want to communicate more with the opposite sex: spend time together, walk hand in hand and kiss. Then, in boys, sexual desire increases due to the fact that the amount of the hormone testosterone in the blood increases.
This hormone in sufficient quantities for men makes them attractive to women and promotes sexual desire. After a young man has become aware of his sexuality, he may decide to have his first sexual intercourse.
In adolescents, the age for first sex often depends on society and family: in this matter, they are guided either by the opinion of their parents, their recommendations or prohibitions, or by the experience of their older friends. In any case, for a teenage man, having sex is only a physiological need, not an emotional one. For sexual attraction, they choose an outwardly suitable, in their opinion, partner, without thinking about emotional compliance. But in the future, a man may change his mind on this matter: he will either continue to be not so picky in sexual relations, or he will decide to connect his life with his beloved.
In the process of life and development of a man, his reproductive function undergoes changes: of course, at a younger age there are more opportunities to fertilize an egg than at an old age.
For men, the most suitable age to conceive a child is from 18 to 35 years. Within this period, men produce the greatest amount of testosterone, and therefore spermatozoa, with good motility.
In men after 35, sexual needs are not as pronounced as, for example, in 20, which is associated with less intense testosterone production. In addition, at this age, a man is negatively affected by stress and emotional stress, alcohol and smoking.
After 35 years, the following changes occur in the male body:
- the concentration of androgens in the blood decreases (a group of male sex hormones);
- the production of spermatozoa and their mobility are reduced (for successful fertilization, 3-5 ml of sperm are needed, and in each milliliter there should be 2-3 million mobile, healthy cells; deviations from the norm are called necrosospermia);
- there are diseases of the male genital organs, a decrease in potency.
This leads to the fact that in a man with the age of 35 years, the possibilities of fertilization "on the first attempt" become less and less.
Statistics have also proven that in women who have a partner over 35 years of age, pregnancy often ends in miscarriage than in those who have a younger partner. The number of successful conceptions is significantly reduced in couples where a man is over 40 years old.
However, this does not mean that at the age of 35 a man will not be able to have children. Just after reaching this age, negative factors also begin to influence men (stress at work, bad habits, lack of sleep), which negatively affect reproductive function. But if you lead a healthy lifestyle from the beginning of puberty, then hypogonadism will come much later.
The age of 60-70 years (on average) in men is characterized by hypogonadism - the end of the reproductive period, which is characterized by a change hormonal background.
In nature, the end of the reproductive period is necessary in order not to include the outdated generation in the reproduction process. It has been proven that the number of mutations in offspring that was produced by an obsolete generation is many times more common than those whose parents were younger.
Thus, hypogonadism prevents the wide spread among the new generation of such genetic diseases as:
- Down syndrome;
- "wolf lip";
- children's cerebral paralysis;
- psychical deviations.
The reason for this negative trend is the production of low-quality sperm with damaged DNA in men over 60 years of age.
Nature specifically provides for the childbearing age for men and women so that you can not only give birth, but also then fully care for offspring. After all, it is much more difficult for people of a more mature age to physically deal with children than for young parents - this is why the reproductive function disappears over time.
As statistics show, by the age of 40, a man's testosterone level begins to decline by several percent. But this does not mean that it will happen to everyone at this age. For each man, the process of development and extinction of the reproductive function is individual, which means that the time for favorable fertilization varies.
But numerous studies of the reproductive capabilities of the male body have shown that the average age for peak fertility is from 25 to 30 years. It is believed that it is within these age limits that a man is ready for childbearing, both physically and psychologically. Further statistics show that:
- in 17% of men, hypogonadism occurs at the age of 43-50;
- at the age of 65-80 years, 40% of males suffer from hypogonadism;
- representatives of the stronger sex, who are over 80 years old, feel hypogonamism in 65% of cases.
Hypogonadism can occur both earlier than the age of 40, and later: someone is sexually active at the age of 65, and someone cannot have children already at 30. It all depends on the quality of life of a man, the characteristics of his body, lifestyle and other factors.
A significant decrease in reproductive functions at the age of 50-60 is a normal physiological process that is inherent in the body of a man by nature. But the appearance of problems with potency at the age of 35-45 is considered early hypogonamism.
This may be due to the lifestyle of a man or genetics, which directly affects male power. But the factors may vary.
- Injuries in the groin area.
- Unsuccessful surgeries on the genitals.
- Acquired venereal diseases (gonorrhea, syphilis, etc.) and congenital pathologies of the genital organs (which were not eliminated at a young age).
- Severely transmitted viral and infectious diseases, which entailed complications of reproductive function (for example, mumps or, as they say, "mumps").
- Stationary lifestyle.
- The constant presence of stress.
- Improper nutrition (excessive consumption of carbohydrates and fats).
- The presence of bad habits (alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction).
- Poor quality sex life: promiscuity, frequent change of partners or irregular sex.
- The presence of endocrine disorders and diseases ( diabetes, hypothyroidism, deterioration of the pituitary gland).
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system (arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease.
The presence of the above factors does not mean that someone will not be able to have children. However, in order not to have problems with the reproductive system, it is better to treat all diseases in time, adhere to a healthy lifestyle and be selective in sexual intercourse.
In order to determine the time of onset of hypogonadism, you need to pay attention to the signals that the male body gives. Symptoms that characterize the completion of childbearing function include the following:
- decreased libido, difficulty getting an erection;
- erectile dysfunction, which manifests itself in premature or interrupted ejaculation;
- osteoporosis, a disease of the bones that makes them brittle and brittle (which increases the risk of fractures);
- frequent and / and painful urination;
- diseases of the vascular system, which are manifested in redness of the face, hypertension, dizziness, shortness of breath, a sudden increase in temperature, etc.;
- hormonal disorders, the consequence of which is the appearance of excessive sensitivity, irritability, depression, apathy;
- memory impairment, sleep disturbances, general state of fatigue, regardless of the time of day;
- weight gain due to adipose tissue;
- hair loss, baldness.
If any of the above problems were found, you should immediately contact an andrologist or urologist in order to either refute a possible disappointing diagnosis, or detect a violation in the reproductive organs in time and begin treatment.
Preparing for conception for men over 50
Difficulties in psychological or economic plans often lead to the fact that for a long time a man cannot plan the conception of a child and postpones it for more late time. However, as mentioned above, this threatens to reduce the reproductive opportunities in men of more mature age. Therefore, if a man wants to have children, then difficulties may arise with this. So how can you help yourself in this situation? For this you need to follow certain rules.
- Eat right. Eat foods containing vitamins E and C in your diet, folic acid, zinc and selenium. These include oranges, lemons, tangerines, seafood, nuts, and grains. Eliminate coffee from your drinks and increase the amount clean water.
- Observe the correct thermal regime: try not to overcool, but also not overheat (you should avoid visiting baths, saunas, hot baths).
- Avoid as much as possible permanent source stress (if the work is very stressful, consider changing to a more peaceful place).
- get busy physical activity but do not overload your body.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle without bad habits.
- Sleep as much as you need.
- Wear loose-fitting underwear made of good quality, natural material(cotton).
- Spend more time outdoors.
- Monitor your health, treat diseases in time at their initial stage, so that you do not have to overstrain your body with antibiotics later.
- Have an active sex life (2-5 times a week).
Also, in order to exclude the appearance of genetic diseases in a child, before conception, you need to consult a doctor and undergo the necessary examination.
Modern methods Treatments, even in the presence of a damaged gene, can correct sperm DNA before conception and prevent many genetic diseases in offspring.
Despite so many rules that mature men need to follow before conception, remember that the joys of fatherhood are much greater. In addition, in adulthood, a man has more financial and psychological opportunities in order to properly raise future children.
