2019.08.04

Eggs on Ice

Technical advances are driving a boom in egg freezing, which promises to let women put off pregnancy indefinitely. But will the science live up to the hype?

Equipment for in vitro fertilization includes syringes for injectable medications, petri dishes, sperm vials, and more.  Credit: Jamie Chung

Equipment for in vitro fertilization includes syringes for injectable medications, petri dishes, sperm vials, and more. Credit: Jamie Chung

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