Can Older Men Still Have Healthy Children?

Q1: Can I still have children at my age?

In fact, male sperm is less affected by age compared to female eggs. The number of female eggs is determined at birth and decreases with age, with a steep decline in quality after the age of 37. However, male sperm production can continue, and with lifestyle adjustments over a period of two to three months, sperm quality can improve.

According to data from the renowned Taiwanese fertility center, Stork Fertility Center, from 2019 to 2023, comparing the fertilization results of egg donation cycles based on the age of the male partner, grouped into under 30, 31-40, and over 41, there were no significant differences in subsequent fertilization rates, good embryo rates, or good blastocyst rates among the three groups. Additionally, a retrospective analysis of egg donation cycles from 2019 to 2022 showed that while the subsequent pregnancy rates with older sperm were slightly lower compared to younger sperm, they did not reach statistically significant differences.

In conclusion, there is no significant correlation between male sperm age and fertility rates. Over the past three years, RSMC has assisted single men or fathers over 40, and even up to 60, in egg donation surrogacy. While older fathers may have higher rates of sperm fragmentation, after consulting with Dr. Harari, RSMC's director, and undergoing two to three months of medication adjustment, sperm quality can generally be restored to a satisfactory level. Moreover, surrogacy typically requires only 12 healthy sperm for embryo creation, and selecting 12 healthy sperm from millions is not too difficult a task. With RSMC's IVF success rates exceeding 80%, and egg donation surrogacy success rates exceeding 87%, and with surrogate mothers having up to three opportunities for embryo transfer, the chances of successfully conceiving a healthy baby are very high, especially when using PGS-selected embryos or opting for egg donation surrogacy with donors and surrogates in their twenties.

Further Reading:Does PGS (PGT-A) Harm Embryos? How is it Conducted?

Q2: How can I have a child if I don't have a partner?

The United States is a country with very open fertility policies, so whether you're a single man, an LGBT couple, or a heterosexual couple, you can find legal and suitable IVF programs in the United States. Moreover, RSMC has its own elite egg donor and surrogate mother databases, allowing even single individuals to tailor their dream baby according to their needs. You can view detailed profiles of egg donors and surrogate mothers, including their appearance, background information, physical and family conditions, and more.

All egg donors are university graduates aged between 19 and 29, from Western Europe, America, or of Chinese descent. Some even provide IQ test results, information about their academic strengths and interests, as well as multiple photos from childhood to the present for reference. Surrogate mothers are typically aged between 21 and 30, from various states. We provide profiles of surrogate mothers belonging to states where single fathers are legally permitted to use surrogacy services. You can see their interaction with children in photos, their occupation, how many children they have had, their desired compensation, and more, allowing you to choose according to your needs. Surrogate mothers only provide a uterus for the child to develop in and do not affect genetics. They are all American citizens of Caucasian, Latin, or African descent, and have all passed RSMC's strict screening process before you receive their profiles.

Further Reading: 

Why Should You Choose IVF with Donor Eggs in America ?

Limited-Time Offer : Egg Donation Surrogacy Success Package

Q3: I already have a daughter but want to have a son to carry on the family name. What should I do?

Don't worry, in the United States, you can legally fulfill your desire to have both sons and daughters! Gender selection is legally allowed in the United States for IVF procedures. After your PGS (preimplantation genetic screening) report is available, our doctors will discuss with you which embryo to implant. However, it is important to note that embryos for surrogacy must undergo PGS and be 100% genetically normal. If you have a preference for gender selection but have lower quality sperm, a household predominantly with daughters (indicating stronger female genetics), or if you desire twins or more children, we recommend purchasing 18 or more eggs. The decision on how many eggs to purchase to meet your needs will be determined during consultation with our doctors, who will consider both your sperm quality and your specific preferences to provide professional medical advice.

Further Reading: Can you select the gender via IVF? Explanation of current regulations

Q4: Can I be sure that I can have a healthy child?

Before creating your embryos, if you use an egg donor from our egg bank, we will ask you to undergo genetic testing such as CGT or invitae302. This is to facilitate comparison with the genetic disease reports of the egg donor, ensuring the future health of your child. After embryos have developed to the fifth day, we will conduct PGS (preimplantation genetic screening) to confirm the normality and quality of all embryos. Only normal and excellent embryos will be implanted by our doctors to ensure that your child does not have any chromosomal abnormalities and is among the most outstanding embryos, making it a form of eugenics.

Q5: Is there an age limit for IVF babies?

There is no clear age limit for IVF in the United States, but RSMC generally accepts males under the age of 60, primarily considering the future care of the child. If the individual, although under 60, is clearly unsuitable physically or psychologically for caring for a baby, we may politely decline, and we hope for your understanding.

Q6: Will there be any issues if my child registers for citizenship in my home country?

Before your child is born, our lawyer will place parental rights under the prospective parents' names (whether married or in a same-sex marriage). If you are single and without a partner, then only your name will appear on the birth certificate, without the egg donor's or surrogate mother's name. Additionally, the medical process is strictly confidential. If you prefer not to inform anyone, including relatives or the future child, you are not obligated to do so.

Your child will be a U.S. citizen at birth. When they reach the age of 21, you can sponsor them for immigration. When registering for citizenship, their status will be classified as overseas-born children returning to their home country. If your country does not require parentage testing, you only need to submit the appropriate documents as required by the local registrar. If parentage testing is necessary, since your own sperm was used, there should be no concerns about establishing paternity, and you should be able to successfully comply with the local registrar's requirements for your baby to reside comfortably in your country.Contact us via Line / WeChat: rsmctw, Whatsapp: +1 858-342-6046.

Further Reading: 

Is My Surrogate Child Automatically a U.S. Citizen?

Does RSMC Provide Legal Services for Bringing the Child Back to the Home Country?