Why more Canadians are delaying parenthood by freezing their eggs
Data shows egg freezing treatments in Canada have soared in the last decade. For some, freezing their eggs helps buy time before they can find a partner. For others, it keeps open the option to reconsider parenthood in the future.
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Data shows egg freezing treatments in Canada have soared in the last decade. For some, freezing their eggs helps buy time before they can find a partner. For others, it keeps open the option to reconsider parenthood in the future.