Women are born with all their eggs, which decline in number after their first period, especially after age 35. In Europe, the average maternal age is rising, leading to lower fertility rates and increased reliance on fertility treatments like IVF and egg freezing. The global market for egg freezing is expected to grow significantly. However, social egg freezing raises ethical questions about abandoned eggs and embryos, with varying regulations across Europe. Countries like the UK have lenient rules, while others like Poland and Italy impose strict regulations on embryo handling. The complexity of donation and destruction procedures adds to the challenges faced by patients. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)