03 Jul Half of Gen Z women in London now considering freezing their eggs, new nationwide survey reveals
Once seen as a decision for women in their 30s, the tide is turning, with egg freezing now firmly on the radar of Gen Z women, new national research reveals.
The study, conducted by TFP Fertility, found that more than half (56%) of women aged 18-28 have considered freezing their eggs, demonstrating a shift in attitudes towards fertility and future planning.
This change in outlook is mirrored by wider national trends, data shows.
According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) figures, egg and embryo freezing are the fastest growing fertility treatments in Britain, with a 121% increase in egg freezing cycles from 2018 to 2022.
What’s more, the uptake has soared even further among the Gen Z demographic, with a 153% increase over the same period.
For Gen Z women, egg freezing is not just a backup plan, it’s part of a proactive approach to protect future options and take control through long-term life planning.
The research from TFP Fertility revealed fear of infertility in later life (59%) was the number one reason for the upward trend, while wanting to be more financially prepared (49%) and desire to be more emotionally ready for parenthood (35%) were also among the top motivators.
Social media – in particular TikTok – has helped normalise conversations around fertility, experts say, with hashtags like #eggfreezing and #fertilityjourney racking up millions of views.
Dr Justin Chu, Medical Director at TFP Fertility, said: “We’re seeing a generational shift in egg freezing. Gen Z women are increasingly aware of their fertility window, but also of the social, financial and environmental pressures they face.
“While fertility education is improving, stigma is also decreasing, and young women are becoming more empowered to explore their fertility options.
“The data from HFEA shows that since 2008, the number of people freezing their eggs has increased by 1600%, allowing women the chance to focus on what matters in the moment, without sacrificing the opportunity to have a family later in life.”
While attitudes may be changing, previous data from TFP Fertility uncovered 48% of UK women say cost is one of the main reasons stopping them from freezing their eggs.
In an effort to ease the financial burden, TFP Fertility has partnered with Access Fertility to offer a 12-month interest free payment plan, making egg freezing more accessible for everyone.
For more information about 0% interest finance on egg freezing, visit https://www.accessfertility.com/egg-freezing-tfp/ or Egg freezing at TFP Fertility | TFP Fertility.
