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Female Fertility and Egg Freezing


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On this weeks episode we welcome ABC journalist Rhiannon Shine to the show. As part of her work, Rhiannon did a deep dive investigation into female fertility and the process of "egg freezing". Rhiannon shares with us her findings after interviewing individuals who have decided to get their their eggs frozen as well as members of the medical fraternity.


Rhiannon's articles can be found below;


Women warned about emotional, physical and financial toll of egg freezing

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-15/egg-freezing-women-warned-about-toll/102336828


Costs remain a barrier to egg freezing, so should the government subsidise it?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-18/should-government-subsidise-egg-freezing-costs-730/102357804


When is the right age to freeze your eggs? What are some of the risks and rewards?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-16/women-freezing-eggs-tell-their-stories/102348714


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