Tag

Egg Freezing

All articles tagged with #egg freezing

health1 month ago•13 min saved

Egg freezing as a practical hedge for future motherhood

Contrary to alarmist headlines, egg freezing is presented as a viable option to preserve fertility, especially when done in the twenties or thirties. The piece explains that fertility declines with age due to fewer and lower-quality eggs, outlines the IVF/egg-freezing process (including vitrification) and realistic success metrics, and emphasizes that clinic quality and costs shape outcomes. It suggests aiming to freeze around 20 eggs for a strong chance of a future live birth, notes that international clinics can offer lower costs, and recommends relying on official success data rather than clinic hype.

via Works in Progress Magazine|

health-and-wellness2 months ago•7 min saved

Late-Blooming Mamas: More Women Becoming First-Time Moms in Their 40s

More women are becoming first-time moms in their 40s as birth rates fall for younger ages and edge up for older groups; the piece follows Alicia Grez, who had a baby at 40 after years of not wanting kids and now wants a second, alongside others like Sarah Kaufman (42) and Sherita Coardes (44) who timed or embraced late motherhood. Experts note age-related fertility declines and higher miscarriage risk, but options like egg freezing and careful planning can help; decisions are driven by finances, partnerships, and career goals, and for many 40-something moms the delay brings stability—even if it may limit how many children they ultimately have.

via USA Today|

#egg-freezing #family-planning #fertility

health3 months ago•9 min saved

Bay Area's Egg Whisperer Guides Forty-Something Fertility Dreams

In the Bay Area, fertility doctor Aimee Eyvazzadeh—nicknamed the Egg Whisperer—builds a high-touch, concierge-style practice for patients, often in their early 40s or 50s, offering egg-freezing and IVF plus experimental therapies like PRP and ‘kissing your ovaries,’ with steep costs and limited insurer involvement, reflecting how tech-centric regions are expanding fertility options while drawing skepticism about unproven treatments.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#bay-area #egg-freezing #fertility

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Florence Pugh Opens Up About Freezing Her Eggs at 27 Due to PCOS Diagnosis

Florence Pugh, the 28-year-old actor, discussed her diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis on the SHE MD podcast, revealing her decision to freeze her eggs at 27. Despite her family's history of late pregnancies, Pugh was advised to consider egg freezing due to her conditions, which can affect fertility. She shared her initial surprise and the realization that symptoms she experienced were not just "part of being a woman." Pugh emphasized the importance of education on these health issues for young women.

via BuzzFeed|

#egg-freezing #endometriosis #florence-pugh

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rising Trend: Young Women Opt for Egg Freezing to Delay Motherhood"

Doctors in the D.C. area report a significant increase in younger women opting to freeze their eggs to preserve fertility, driven by advancements in technology, career focus, and the impact of COVID-19. The procedure, which can cost between $10,000 to $15,000 per cycle, is becoming more common among high-earning professionals with substantial health insurance. The trend is also supported by a growing openness to discussing fertility issues.

via WTOP|

#career #egg-freezing #fertility

health-and-wellness2 years ago•2 min saved

"Empowering Choices: The Rise of Egg Freezing Among Women"

Meteorologist Cheryl Scott underwent the process of freezing her eggs twice, documenting and sharing her journey to empower other women. The number of women choosing to freeze their eggs is on the rise, with 25,000 procedures performed in the US in 2021. Despite the cost, more women are investing in egg freezing, and more employers and insurance companies are offering coverage for fertility treatments. The process involves hormone shots, monitoring, and a short surgery under sedation, ultimately increasing the chances of having children if fertility is affected in the future.

via WLS-TV|

#career-planning #egg-freezing #fertility

health-and-lifestyle2 years ago•13 min saved

"Rising Trend: Women Choosing Egg Freezing for Future Fertility Options"

The popularity of elective egg freezing has surged, with a 400% increase in procedures from 2012 to 2020, but only 2.5% to 3% of women who froze their eggs actually return to use them. While some see egg freezing as a tool for reproductive freedom, others freeze their eggs due to difficulty finding a partner. Medical anthropologists and sociologists suggest that egg freezing may serve as an emotional security blanket and a way to alleviate social pressure. The procedure can cost up to $20,000 per cycle and is not always covered by insurance. Despite the potential benefits, many women grapple with uncertainty and regret over their decision to freeze their eggs.

via The Boston Globe|

#egg-freezing #fertility #health-and-lifestyle

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Michael Strahan's Daughter Isabella Freezes Eggs Amid Cancer Battle"

Michael Strahan's daughter Isabella, 19, revealed that she froze her eggs following her brain cancer diagnosis to preserve her fertility due to the potential impact of chemo and radiation. She described the process as difficult, including hormone shots and surgery, and shared her journey through a vlog. Isabella underwent emergency surgery to remove a fast-growing tumor and is now undergoing radiation therapy. She remains optimistic and is preparing to start chemotherapy at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center in Durham, NC.

via Page Six|

#cancer-diagnosis #chemotherapy #egg-freezing

personal-story2 years ago•3 min saved

The Growing Popularity of Egg Freezing: My Personal Experience

After her husband abruptly changed his mind about wanting children and left her, a woman shares her decision to freeze her eggs at 36. Despite the high financial, emotional, and physical costs, she wanted to give herself options for motherhood in the future. While unsure if she wants to become a mother alone, she recognizes the need to be open to all possibilities and is willing to accept whatever outcome may come.

via Insider|

#divorce #egg-freezing #parenthood

health-and-wellness2 years ago•5 min saved

A Personal Account: Navigating the Egg-Freezing Process and Fertility Journey

The process of egg freezing can be emotionally challenging for women, as it is often driven by relationship issues and the desire for a traditional partnership. The increasing popularity of egg freezing is attributed to changing gender ratios in higher education and shifting attitudes toward fatherhood. The procedure involves injecting hormones, monitoring follicle growth, and undergoing a short surgery for egg retrieval. However, there is no guarantee of a future baby, and the quality of frozen eggs cannot be determined at the time of freezing. Despite the uncertainties, many women feel empowered and grateful for the option to freeze their eggs, providing them with psychological optimism and more time to make decisions about their fertility.

via The Washington Post|

#egg-freezing #fertility #health-and-wellness

real-estate2 years ago•0 min saved

The Surprising Stability of American House Prices Despite Rising Rates

Despite the highest interest rates in years, American house prices are not falling due to peculiarities in the mortgage market. The efficacy of egg-freezing in giving women more control over childbearing is questioned due to limited data. Isabel Crook, an anthropologist who embraced China's communist transformation, is remembered for her work.

via The Economist|

#anthropologist #egg-freezing #house-prices

personal-story2 years ago•7 min saved

From Fertility Preservation to Auntie Love: My Journey with Breast Cancer

Sally Joy Wolf, who froze her eggs before being diagnosed with breast cancer, shares her journey of coping with the uncertainty of motherhood. As an aunt to her sister's children, she finds fulfillment and joy in loving them. Despite her cancer diagnosis and the challenges it brings, Sally remains resilient and hopeful, cherishing the special moments she shares with her nieces and nephew. While her path to motherhood may not unfold as she initially imagined, she embraces the love and magic of motherhood through her role as an aunt.

via Insider|

#aunt #breast-cancer #coping

reproductive-rights3 years ago•1 min saved

Chinese Woman Fights for Right to Freeze Eggs in Court Appeal

An unmarried Chinese woman, Teresa Xu, has begun her final appeal for the right to freeze her eggs, which was denied by a hospital five years ago. The case has drawn broad coverage in China and will have strong implications for the lives of many unmarried women in the country. Although the law in China does not explicitly ban unmarried people from fertility treatments, hospitals and other institutions require people to present a marriage license. Xu argues that the denial constitutes a violation of her right to bodily autonomy and is fighting for the reproductive rights of single women.

via NBC News|

#china #egg-freezing #female-reproductive-rights

reproductive-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

"Chinese Woman Fights for Right to Freeze Eggs in Appeals Case"

An unmarried Chinese woman is appealing a hospital's denial of access to freeze her eggs in a landmark case of female reproductive rights in the country. The judgment will have strong implications for the lives of many unmarried women in China and the country's demographic changes. Although the law does not explicitly ban unmarried people from fertility treatments, hospitals and other institutions require people to present a marriage license. The woman argues that the denial constitutes a violation of her right to bodily autonomy and is fighting for the right of single women to access fertility treatments.

via ABC News|

#china #egg-freezing #female-reproductive-rights

reproductive-rights3 years ago•1 min saved

Chinese Woman Fights for Right to Freeze Eggs in Court Battle.

An unmarried Chinese woman, Teresa Xu, is making her final appeal for the right to freeze her eggs after being denied access to the service by a hospital five years ago. The case has drawn broad coverage in China and has strong implications for the lives of many unmarried women in the country and its demographic changes. Although Chinese law does not explicitly ban unmarried people from fertility treatments, hospitals and other institutions require people to present a marriage license. Xu argues that the denial constitutes a violation of her right to bodily autonomy.

via The Associated Press|

#china #egg-freezing #female-reproductive-rights