I am 50. My wife is 30 years old. She wants to wait another year before trying to have children.
Does anyone have experience something similar?
The age gap worries me, and I am sure my sperm is not as "good" as it once was.
What are the chances of conceiving without medical help?
I know there are several stories of men who became fathers when they are 60+, but these are unusual and hence worthy of media attention.. but what is the general case?
Thanks for any pointers/comments/feedback..
2007-06-01 09:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by gaijin 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
men do not have age-related fertility problems, but older fathers do have a higher rate of autistic children. She is a fine age to have kids, you should have no problem concieving.
2007-06-01 09:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A man's sperm is way different than a womans eggs. A woman is born with a certain number of eggs and it decreases as she ages. Men make their own sperm all the time. It's almost like a production line, if you will. So, if you've never had a fertility problem before, you probably won't now. That is the reason why men can reproduce in way later years than women can.
2007-06-01 09:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While your wife is 'a little old' to be 'starting a family' she's certainly 'well within the age' to 'conceive naturally' ... and that means that you'll get 'all the sex you want' to help her do this ... and at 50, your 'sperm count' may be down a little, but you still have 'enough' to get her 'well and truly pregnant' without 'help' from a doctor. If you 'don't get pregnant' (because it takes two) within a year after you 'start' trying to conceive, I'd see a 'fertility doctor' right away, though, and BOTH OF YOU get tested.
2007-06-01 09:14:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will be ok.
Have you however considered the impact on the child by having an older father?
My dad was 46 when I was born, and I love him dearly, but playing ball together in my teens and going down the pub with him in my 20's were a no no.
Still, what he lacks in being active he more than makes up for in life experience and advise.
I'll be quiet now.
Good luck!!
2007-06-01 09:09:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each person is different, go and get your sperm count checked then at least you will know if you need medical help when she is ready...it is a painless procedure(!!!)
2007-06-01 09:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋