Rising Male Infertility Pushing Urban Women to Freeze Eggs Earlier

• Fertility discussions are shifting from solely women's biological clocks to include rising male infertility as a significant factor.
• Scientific evidence indicates a global decline in male fertility, with sperm counts halving in under 50 years, impacting reproductive timelines.
• Urban women, particularly in their late 20s and early 30s, are increasingly opting for egg freezing for greater reproductive control.
• This trend is driven by career ambitions, delayed marriage, and growing awareness of male fertility unpredictability, as noted by Dr Shivika Gupta.
• Egg freezing, costing Rs 1.5-2 lakh per cycle in India, allows preservation of healthier eggs for future use, offering flexibility in family planning.