The popularization of egg freezing has created a new ‘fertility wealth gap’

However, a book published recently argues that there is another gap of fertility wealth that must be taken into account: the book that develops between men and women as a result of generalizing egg freezing.

in Mother’s symbolJournalist Ruthy Akraman struggled with her conflicting feelings about motherhood, and eventually her decision to have a child in a way and an era that contradicts the community conference. On the one hand, she celebrates the scientific achievements that allow her to build her family. On the other hand, the sophisticated world of emerging companies is explored for women who are patients that promise women, compared to $ 15,000 -20,000 dollars (the average cost of one egg cycle in most major American cities), can “get everything”, at any time they want, as it places. “The young women are forced to choose between freezing their eggs to give themselves a” insurance policy “for fertility and retirement.” Although there is no prevailing benefit yet, some companies cover the freezing of eggs, as some states do. Often there are warnings to the latter, such as coverage that does not apply to frozen women from white or optional reasons.

The demand for frozen eggs in the United States increases, as the Association for reproductive technology has informed with the help of an increase of 39.2 % on an annual basis in sessions in 2023. It also increased in the frozen startups of sperm, giving men the opportunity to maintain their fertility-through groups at home-in exchange for part of the cost of their female women. (The costs of the process anywhere between $ 500 and 4000 dollars depending on the company or clinic. Depending on the number of eggs collected, some women are subject to multiple courses. “Young women bear the burden of the financial burden to be able to have children later in life, although men benefit from the start of families later,” Akrman says. ”

It is a problem I am aware of – as my only friends. All early to the mid -thirties, freezing eggs is a frequent theme for the conversation. For those who want children, not doing so may feel irresponsible in an era that many fertility companies told us that securing our future family is “ever ever.” However, freezing eggs is not a guarantee of pregnancy in the coming years, and its price makes it not possible to reach many women who want this option. For those of us who go ahead (as I did), the relative peace of mind that it brings is mixed with resentment that we have to drain our savings accounts to achieve this. (In addition to the costs provided, clinics receive about 500 to $ 1,000 per year to store eggs). It flew from New York to freeze my eggs in its native home where the medical costs are much lower. It paid about 5,000 pounds (about $ 6700) for one course.

What is the solution? “Companies need to intensify fertility advantages,” says Akrman. “Countries need an escalation. Insurance companies need progress.” Let’s hope this will happen soon so that women do not have to choose between financial stability and their future families.

Elie Austin
Eliee.austin@Fortune.com

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