It's not just the age of the female partner that affects the child's health. As men age, the risk of passing genetic mutations (including those that cause disea

It's not just the age of the female partner that affects the child's health. As men age, the risk of passing genetic mutations (including those that cause diseases) onto their offspring increases. This article talks the study: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthiness/9492343/Men-advised-to-start-early-if-they-want-healthy-babies.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthiness/9492343/Men-ad... So if you're an older guy, having kids with a younger woman doesn't make this problem go away.