YSK: There is a male biological clock Why YSK: I need to…
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YSK: There is a male biological clock
Why YSK: I need to bring this up because it's often times assumed that only the woman's youth matters for healthy children when it’s not true. Both parents have to be within a certain age range to prevent health issues. Aging causes the weakening of DNA in older men's sperm so even if they can still conceive that doesn't absolutely guarantee that they would be healthy. This increases the risks but not absolutely means there is zero chance for a healthy child. It requires more screening and caution
For reference I used the maximum age limit sperm banks allow for their donors. It's 45 for men. Women's maximum donation age is 34. It's true that it's earlier for women as their fertility drops much faster. However, due to this contrast some people have a very exaggerated idea of how much longer a man's fertility can go on for and assume they would be fine with having kids well into their 50s. Putting the full burden on their younger partner if it doesn't work out
Who is eligible to be a donor?
https://www.spermdonation.nhs.uk/faqs-for-potential-donors
Become an egg donor
https://www.preludefertility.com/eggdonor
Increased risk for disorders in children born from age-gap relationships
https://news.ki.se/large-age-gaps-between-parents-increase-risk-of-autism-in-children
#education
Why YSK: I need to bring this up because it's often times assumed that only the woman's youth matters for healthy children when it’s not true. Both parents have to be within a certain age range to prevent health issues. Aging causes the weakening of DNA in older men's sperm so even if they can still conceive that doesn't absolutely guarantee that they would be healthy. This increases the risks but not absolutely means there is zero chance for a healthy child. It requires more screening and caution
For reference I used the maximum age limit sperm banks allow for their donors. It's 45 for men. Women's maximum donation age is 34. It's true that it's earlier for women as their fertility drops much faster. However, due to this contrast some people have a very exaggerated idea of how much longer a man's fertility can go on for and assume they would be fine with having kids well into their 50s. Putting the full burden on their younger partner if it doesn't work out
Who is eligible to be a donor?
https://www.spermdonation.nhs.uk/faqs-for-potential-donors
Become an egg donor
https://www.preludefertility.com/eggdonor
Increased risk for disorders in children born from age-gap relationships
https://news.ki.se/large-age-gaps-between-parents-increase-risk-of-autism-in-children
#education
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