An insurance policy with no guarantee - the complex issue of egg-freezing in sport
Summary
Geva Mentor, a top England netball player, froze her eggs in 2019 to preserve her fertility while continuing her sports career. Egg freezing helps women store eggs for use later, but experts say it does not guarantee future pregnancy. This issue is gaining attention in women’s sports as athletes balance careers and family plans.Key Facts
- Egg freezing involves collecting and freezing a woman’s eggs to use later for pregnancy.
- Geva Mentor froze her eggs at age 35 after playing in four netball World Cups.
- Mentor did the procedure during the off-season to allow recovery before training resumed.
- The egg retrieval process took 15-30 minutes and was done under sedation or anesthesia.
- She retrieved 43 eggs but experienced physical pain and emotional effects after the procedure.
- Mentor described egg freezing as an "insurance policy" for her future fertility.
- Other sports organizations like Chelsea Football Club and the Spanish Football Federation support egg freezing for female athletes.
- Experts advise that egg freezing does not guarantee a successful pregnancy later on.
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