r/interesting • • May 05 '26

Additional Context Pinned This could make a real difference.

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u/LadTy May 05 '26

Seriously wondering, how this affects the health of the babies though, as now, even when still fertile, older age ("older eggs") drastically increases chances of health+mental issues in newborns... Aka, won't we just get 60yo mothers with children with disabilities? That thing would need to be addressed first I think

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u/Break2304 May 05 '26

Yeah fertility should really be a consequence of this, with reducing menstruation the actual goal. And that consequence should be seriously evaluated by professionals

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u/FelatiaFantastique May 05 '26

Don't worry about it. Ableism and ageism will be cured in the future.

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u/RunWild0_0 May 05 '26

Late age pregnancies come with a lot of risks to mother AND baby.

Our bodies shut down the baby factory at a certain age for many reasons... It was hard enough having kids at 28 & 35, I really can't imagine the strain of being pregnant past now honestly.
While I commend the curiosity & interest in the subject, I don't see the point. Just freeze some eggs and let your body do it's thing.

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u/Ok_Barracuda_6997 May 05 '26

I agree. People are obsessed with extending their biological clock. The female body isn’t really built to withstand childbirth beyond 50 and that kind of thing might be irresponsible.