Covid vaccine does not affect fertility but misinformation persists
Scientists emphasise safety but younger women still hesitant
Amy Taylor was chatting to friends over a Zoom drink when the conversation took an unexpected turn. One of the group - all in their early 30s, mostly university-educated and in professional jobs - mentioned that she had concerns about the Covid vaccine because she wanted to try for a baby in the next year or two.
I was surprised when others said they were also a bit anxious. Then I started thinking maybe I should be worried too - even though I'm pro-vaccinations and I know this is the way out of the pandemic," said Taylor*. This really plays into the fertility insecurity that lots of women in their 30s have anyway - have I left it too late, will I need IVF, should I freeze my eggs? We don't want anything else that could interfere with our chances of motherhood."
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