Michelle Yeoh, in a recent interview, revealed that her greatest sadness is not being able to have children, despite having no regrets about her life choices. Yeoh, who was married to Hong Kong entrepreneur Dickson Poon in 1988, had retired from acting to focus on starting a family, but later discovered she could not have children. The 62-year-old actress, known for her roles in action films and her recent success in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' shared her reflections on her personal life and career.
A study conducted by researchers from Harvard and Oxford University suggests that being diagnosed with certain health conditions in one's 20s can increase the likelihood of being childless later in life. The study, which included 2.5 million participants from Sweden and Finland, found that behavioral health issues such as alcoholism and schizophrenia had the greatest influence on childlessness among men, while autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disorders were more likely to result in childlessness among women. The study identified 74 different conditions associated with childlessness, including mental health disorders, birth defects, and metabolic disorders. These findings contribute to the understanding of factors contributing to declining birth rates and highlight the need for improved public health interventions.
A study conducted in Finland and Sweden examined the relationship between diseases and childlessness in men and women. The study found that certain diseases, particularly mental-behavioral disorders and congenital anomalies, were strongly associated with childlessness. In addition, endocrine-nutritional-metabolic disorders, inflammatory diseases, and age of disease onset also played a role in influencing the likelihood of being childless. The study highlights the complex interplay between health and reproductive outcomes and emphasizes the need for comprehensive healthcare support for individuals facing infertility or involuntary childlessness.
