Single women freeze their eggs to avoid 'parenting panic,' study finds – ScienceDaily

The research also indicates that the clinics need to be clear about the likelihood of having a baby with these eggs in the future.

Dr. Kylie Baldwin and Professor Lorraine Culley, of the Center for Reproduction Research at Montfort University, interviewed 31 women who had their eggs for 'social' reasons. The participants, 84 per cent of whom were single, were asked about this, how they found the experience, and what information they were provided about the probability of eventually achieving a live birth with frozen eggs.

For the majority, the lack of a partner or having a partner is the most common reason for freezing. Some of the processes of 'end in oneself', providing them with more 'breathing time', and the search for a suitable partner.

Many Described How They Wanted to Never Want to Use Their Frozen Eggs They also found that they found the process emotionally difficult as they fundamentally did not want to be freezing their eggs. Instead, they would have preferred to have a committed partner.

Worryingly, their eggs were found to be inadequate. Nearly all the women said that they were unable to provide an estimate of the probability of a future live birth with their frozen eggs. There was a lack of detailed discussion with physicians about post-freezing processes and outcomes, and the women, whose average age at the time of freezing was 37, were not given clinical-age-specific information.

With rising numbers of women, especially in Europe, the study of the authors is going through this process.

Dr. Baldwin said: "These patients are having a positive relationship with each other and have a positive attitude towards the subject. -making by providing women who inquire about freezing information on the likelihood of achieving free living.

"Furthermore, women should be informed of the costs and risks, and IVF treatment.

"Clinics should also be aware of the fact that they are more likely than others to be involved in this particular situation."

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