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financial support, mostly from family, with parents being the most common source. After OC, 30% admitted an attitude change toward parenting, mostly in a positive way (i.e. made it a priority or increased openness to alternative family-creating options). >60% also felt lessening of biological-clock pressure when dating and were more open to using donor sperm if still lacking a suitable partner by age 43 (average; range 35-50y). 1/4 said OC changed their dating habits: feeling more relaxed, focused, less desperate and with more time to find the right partner. >60% admitted discussing OC while dating and 90% with family/friends. They were most often met with positive/ supportive reception. 96% would recommend OC to another. After undergoing OC, 22% got pregnant or had children without resorting to their frozen eggs (2/3 naturally; 1/3 ART; 4% adoption). 13% of respondents thawed eggs resulting in a 32% live birth rate. Of those not yet thawing, 1/2 cited lacking a suitable co-parent as the obstacle; 90% reported future intent to thaw. CONCLUSIONS: Women are pursuing OC at younger ages, with the primary indication being lack of a suitable co-parenting partner; the latter was also the most common reason cited for not returning to use eggs sooner. Cost was prohibitive for many, with some relying on family finances. Most reported OC as a positive experience, improving views of parenting, inciting healthier dating practices, enhancing hope for future family and expanding acceptable options for achieving that goal.

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