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Fertility and the aging male.

Reviews in urology ·Vol. 13 ·No. 4 ·2011-00-00 ·Pages e184-90

Harris ID, Fronczak C, Roth L, Meacham RB

Abstract

In the United States since 1980, the birth rate in women aged > 35 years has increased by nearly 60%, whereas the birth rate for women aged 20 to 34 years has increased by only 10%. The trend in parenthood at an older age has also been seen in men. Since 1980, the fertility rate for men in their 30s has increased by 21% and for men aged 40 years and older, the rate has increased nearly 30%. In contrast, the fertility rate in men younger than age 30 years has decreased by 15%. Age-related infertility will continue to be a problem. A basic understanding of the issues is critical for health care professionals so that they can effectively counsel patients who are considering a delay in childbearing for social reasons or for those seeking fertility treatments. This review details the changes in fertility seen in the aging male.

Keywords
Age-related infertility Aging male Fertility Miscarriage rates
Authors & Affiliations
4 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID
Harris Isiah D
Division of Advanced Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
Fronczak Carolyn
Roth Lauren
Meacham Randall B
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Article Info
Journal
Reviews in urology
Abbr.
Rev Urol
ISSN
1523-6161
Published
2011-00-00
Pages
e184-90
Language
English
Region
United States
NLM ID
100889067
PMCID
PMC3253726
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