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Elective egg freezing costs thousands, but most women never use them

ABC News
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Reproductive TechnologyFertility and InfertilityWomen’s Health

Only one in four women from Australia or New Zealand who freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons return to use them, according to a study.

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Only people who freeze their eggs for medical reasons, e.g. before cancer treatment, are eligible for government support.
Only people who freeze their eggs for medical reasons, e.g. before cancer treatment, are eligible for government support.

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