The Juana Crespo Team has revolutionized the fertility landscape in Spain by becoming the first clinic in the country to offer free egg storage until patients reach 40 years of age. This initiative aims to promote egg vitrification, a treatment that has seen a significant increase in demand in recent years, aligning with the trend of many women choosing to delay motherhood for work and personal reasons.
According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), in the last decade there has been an 8.5% increase in births to mothers aged 40 or older. This phenomenon reflects a shift in women’s priorities, who are currently focusing more on their academic and professional development before starting a family. Faced with this reality, egg vitrification stands out as a key resource for women to manage their reproductive lives without the pressure of time.
Dr. Juana Crespo, the clinic’s founder, emphasizes the importance not only of freezing eggs, but also of assessing and preserving essential aspects of reproductive health to ensure healthy aging. This option allows women to have greater control over their fertility and access information that facilitates informed decisions about their reproductive future.
Social attitudes in Spain have changed dramatically in the last 50 years, with a noticeable shift in the aspirations of young women. Although many decide to vitrify their eggs from the age of 35, ovarian reserve quality may have significantly decreased by then. Therefore, it is vital for women to be aware of the biological factors affecting their fertility and seek specialist advice well in advance.
Despite the increase in births to women over 40, this phenomenon has led to a misconception that conceiving at that age is easy. However, the challenges are often considerable and are frequently linked to reproductive health issues. Therefore, prevention and planning are essential to mitigate these challenges.
Gynecologist Adolfo de Prados reinforces the idea that the ideal age to consider egg freezing is between 25 and 30, providing older women with more options in their family planning. This proactive attitude can be seen as a “safety net for your entire life plan,” allowing the choice of motherhood to become a personal decision rather than one imposed by external pressures.
Since its opening in 2014, the Juana Crespo Team has established itself as a benchmark in fertility preservation, offering a comprehensive approach that complements free egg storage until the age of 40. With state-of-the-art facilities in Valencia, they have successfully treated over 20,000 patients.
Despite advancements, egg vitrification treatment is still not widely considered by many young women who could benefit from it. It is crucial for them to receive appropriate medical guidance that enables them to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Dr. Crespo concludes that gynecologists should pave the way to motherhood for all women who desire it, ensuring that motherhood is an option and not a imposition of the current social context.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
