Interesting news...(ZT)

Women Freezing Their Eggs To Pursue Careers, Wait For The Right Partner.
The Los Angeles Times (6/28, Kaplan) "Booster Shots" blog reported that "now that scientists have found a way to reliably freeze -- and later thaw -- human eggs, a growing number of women see the procedure as a way to buy them more time before starting a family." But, considering that "women who go through with the egg-harvesting process could find themselves suffering from ovarian hyperstimulation, bleeding, infection or worse," there are some who have questions about the kind of individuals who voluntarily undergo the expensive procedure.

Looking for answers, the Time (6/28, O'Callaghan ) "Wellness" blog reported, UK researchers surveyed "nearly 200 female students," and "found that half of those pursuing degrees in sports or education would consider freezing their eggs to give them the option to delay starting a family, while more than eight out of 10 women pursuing a medical degree said that they would do so." In a similar study, Belgian scientists "found that half of those interviewed said they'd consider freezing their eggs to take the pressure off the hunt to find the right partner."

About a "third were also having eggs frozen as an 'insurance policy' against infertility," BBC News (6/28, Wilkinson) reported. But, said one UK expert, "it is extremely important that people are aware of the effects of age on their fertility." In other words, "they need to be aware of the potential problems they may encounter when they do decide the time is right for motherhood." Still, "society needs to better support young women in having a family when they are ready without compromising their careers."