Extending Fertility With Egg Freezing: Age, Cost & Success | Paula Amato, M.D.

Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/4c602k2 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/UvgPh7wSH94 Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://bit.ly/4jB3tkt This clip is from episode #352 ‒ Female fertility: optimizing reproductive health, diagnosing and treating infertility and PCOS, and understanding the IVF process | Paula Amato, M.D. In this clip, they discuss: - Fertility Decline Starts Before Menopause – The video opens by highlighting that fertility often drops well before menopause, sparking growing interest in ways to extend it - Egg Freezing Works—But Only If Done Early – Freezing is effective if done at a younger age, especially in the early to mid-30s, when egg quality is higher and usage is more likely - Cost & Practicality of Egg Freezing – Viewers learn about the actual costs: ~$10,000 for the procedure and ~$1,000/year for storage - How Vitrification Freezing Works – A modern method using rapid freezing and liquid nitrogen to prevent ice crystal formation is explained, ensuring high egg survival - Genetic Testing Limitations & Risks – The reliability of embryo genetic testing and the ethical implications of discarding potentially viable embryos -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/