Why so many women are considering freezing their eggs

New study reveals widespread fears and confusion about fertility - and a lack of ‘stable partners’

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Almost half of all women aged 18 to 24 would consider freezing their eggs in the future, and 25% are worried about their ability to conceive, according to a new study.

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