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Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know

Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know

Summary

More people are choosing to freeze their eggs to delay parenthood. Originally, egg freezing was mainly for those with medical issues affecting fertility, but now healthy women also use it.

Key Facts

  • Egg freezing lets people store eggs for future use.
  • Originally, it was used by people undergoing medical treatments.
  • It is becoming popular among healthy women who want to have children later.
  • The process can be expensive.
  • Fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and author Natalie Lampert discussed the trend.

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