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Why British women are freezing their eggs abroad

Why British women are freezing their eggs abroad

Science Weekly vor 1 Jahr

Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian journalist Lucy Hough, who recently travelled to Brussels to freeze her eggs. Hough explains what prompted her decision and how she feels now that the procedure is over. Madeleine also hears from Joyce Harper, a pro

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The number of women choosing to freeze their eggs has increased
sharply, according to figures from the UK’s Human Fertilisation and
Embryology Authority (HFEA). The number deciding to embark on the
process abroad also appears to be rising. Madeleine Finlay speaks
to the Guardian journalist Lucy Hough, who recently travelled to
Brussels to freeze her eggs. She explains what prompted her
decision and how she feels now that the procedure is over.
Madeleine also hears from Joyce Harper, a professor of reproductive
science at University College London, about what the freezing of
eggs involves and why the small odds of success could be driving
women to travel to do it. Help support our independent journalism
at theguardian.com/sciencepod