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Explore videos, news stories and articles that provide more information and varying perspectives from international European experts on fertility, fertility decline among women as well as fertility preservation options available to women today.
Videos
How does egg freezing work?
The importance of educating women early on their fertility and fertility window
Egg freezing provides reassurance not insurance
At what age should women consider freezing their eggs?
What societal pressures contribute to a delay in family planning?
Gedeon Richter media event on fertility and fertility preservation options
News and articles
Early menopause and fertility planning
If you’re trying to start a family, you are probably vaguely aware of the onset of menopause as you consider your timing. It’s like a huge “end” sign in the race to have children. For most women, menopause occurs between 45 and 55 (on average at 51), but some women find that it appears much earlier than expected, which could potentially throw a wrench into your family planning preferences.
Does weight gain lead to fertility loss?
We all know that carrying too much weight can affect many areas of our health, but research has found that being overweight can also have a significant impact on your fertility.
Exactly how hard is it to get pregnant after age 35?
If you’re trying to start a family, or you hope to have children one day but you’re not currently in a position to do so, you’ve probably had people tell you that you need to start before you’re 35, because once you’re over that age you’ll seriously struggle.
Young Eggs vs. Young Uterus: What’s More Important for IVF Success?
We all know that younger women, as a whole, have an easier time getting pregnant and giving birth to healthy babies. But understanding why that’s the case is more complicated.
Other resources
Fertility Europe
An umbrella organization representing patient associations in the field of (in)fertility
in more than 20 European countries
Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) report on egg freezing
Egg freezing in fertility treatment: Trends and Figures report (2010-2016)
September 2018 Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) report
Should I freeze my eggs’? A guide to the latest information and statistics on Egg freezing in the UK.