An unconventional path to conventional motherhood: A qualitative study of women's motivations and experiences regarding social egg freezing in the Netherlands

Kanters, N.T.J.; Brokke, Karen E; Bos, Annelies M E; Benneheij, S.H.; Kostenzer, Johanna; Ockhuijsen, Henrietta

doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102268

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“…Also, there are many ethical considerations since issues such as the medicalization of reproduction and its psychological effect on women arise, as many argue that SEF compromises the autonomy of the women involved [51,52]. The medicalization of reproduction refers to the treatment of non-medical reproductive problems as medical within practice and the literature.…”

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Social Egg Freezing—A Trend or Modern Reality?

Katsani,

Paraschou,

Panagouli

et al. 2024

JCM

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Introduction: Egg freezing for social reasons is a process in which women who want to preserve their ability to fertilize their own oocytes at an older age freeze their eggs. With the help of in vitro fertilization, the cryopreservation of oocytes for future use is achieved. The aim of this article is to study the reasons, the risks and the effectiveness of the method from a worldwide aspect. Methods: A literature search was conducted to evaluate pertinent studies, using data from the search engines PubMed, Google and UptoDate as well as the medical literature. Results: The reasons for delayed procreation are non-medical, with the lack of an appropriate partner for a family being first on the list. The success rate of this method differs with the age of the woman, the number of fertilized eggs and other factors. Like every medical procedure, this method carries risks that relate to the mother (being of advanced age), the embryo and the procedure of in vitro fertilization. The policies that apply in each country differ depending on respective social, economic, religious and cultural factors. Due to the high cost of the method, its selection remains a choice for only a few, reinforcing social inequality. The question of the medicalization of reproduction remains unanswered in the industry of assisted reproduction. Conclusions: In conclusion, egg freezing for social reasons is gradually becoming more widely known, with the United States of America and Israel being at the top the list. Unfortunately, there is no official data registry, and consequently, no statistical results are yet available for Greece, even though it is a method that more and more women are considering. Nevertheless, there is an imperative need for a universal legal framework for all countries with respect for the needs of every woman and different social conditions. More research and data from the literature are needed in relation to the effectiveness of the method from moral and social perspectives.

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Social Egg Freezing—A Trend or Modern Reality?

Katsani,

Paraschou,

Panagouli

et al. 2024

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Egg Freezing Technology at the Intersection of Social Inequalities and Institutional Constraints

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2024

Overlapping Inequalities in the Welfare State

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Women Who Perform Social Egg Freezing as Moral Pioneers: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Communities in Israel

Maor,

Billig

2024

J Relig Health

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Social egg freezing (SEF) is a new reproductive technology that is increasingly used within ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, stirring tensions between tradition and modernity. Based on in-depth semi-structured interviews, this study examined how ultra-Orthodox singles who employ SEF engage in social negotiations over gender- and body-related norms. Findings show that participants successfully assimilated SEF by establishing facts on the ground and discreetly spreading information while actively avoiding tensions that may threaten religious tradition. SEF did not push participants into modern individualism or dissolve their strong connection to the community. However they did modify social boundaries and articulated social criticism.

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An unconventional path to conventional motherhood: A qualitative study of women's motivations and experiences regarding social egg freezing in the Netherlands

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Social Egg Freezing—A Trend or Modern Reality?

Social Egg Freezing—A Trend or Modern Reality?

Egg Freezing Technology at the Intersection of Social Inequalities and Institutional Constraints

Women Who Perform Social Egg Freezing as Moral Pioneers: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Communities in Israel

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