Strengthening Choice: The Evolution of Social Freezing and Advances in Cryogenics

Social freezing?

Years ago, companies like Apple and Facebook made headlines when they offered to cover the costs of egg freezing for their female employees to avoid career interruptions due to maternity. Interestingly, while the role of employers in family planning is debated, the practice of "social freezing" has been quietly taking place in Germany for years. Did you know that a Munich reproductive center has been covering the costs of egg freezing for its employees since 2007?

One of her patients, Arline, decided to freeze her eggs at the age of 25 to regain more control over her life and family planning. While egg retrieval and storage aren't necessarily expensive, some people like Arline can benefit from having their employer cover the costs of the procedure.

Some may view this critically and wonder whether 25 isn't too early, but according to Dr. Jörg Puchta, a specialist in reproductive medicine, quality is what matters most. Since a woman is born with all her eggs, freezing them at a younger age preserves their quality, increasing the chances of a successful pregnancy later on. Over the past decade, cryogenics has made remarkable progress and revolutionized the way we preserve biological material such as eggs. Thanks to innovative techniques and technologies such as vitrification, egg freezing has become more efficient and reliable. Vitrification involves ultra-rapidly cooling the eggs to -196 degrees Celsius, which minimizes the formation of ice crystals and preserves the delicate structure of the eggs.

At Consarctic, we understand the importance of cutting-edge cryotechnology in reproductive medicine. Our state-of-the-art solutions ensure the safe and reliable storage of biological samples, including eggs, for future use. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we are proud to support advances in reproductive medicine that empower people to take control of their future.