Article 5P8FR ‘You’re not geriatric at 35’: women on the eggs, embryos and sperm storage limit increase

‘You’re not geriatric at 35’: women on the eggs, embryos and sperm storage limit increase

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Clea Skopeliti and Rachel Obordo
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The rise to a 55-year limit has been welcomed, but some have concerns about the impact on children

The 10-year storage limit for freezing embryos, eggs and sperm will be replaced with a right for individuals or couples to keep them for up to a maximum of 55 years.

While being a welcome change for many, there are concerns about whether the process is affordable for all and the impact on children of much older parents. Four women around the UK share their views on the announcement.

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