La congelación de óvulos irrumpe entre las deportistas de élite: “No hay suficientes estudios sobre cómo afecta”
Varias federaciones, clubes y sindicatos deportivos empiezan a cubrir tratamientos para preservar la fertilidad de sus jugadoras, que se debaten entre ser madres en lo alto de su carrera o retrasar la decisión
Freezing eggs has become a growing trend among elite athletes, as these high-performing women opt to preserve their fertility during breaks or recovery periods following injury. With their prime years of athletic achievement coinciding with the peak quality of their eggs, these women must weigh the decision of whether they wish to become mothers, as the pinnacle of their careers aligns with the best time to conceive.
Traditionally, individual athletes have taken the initiative to undergo the process, but now sports teams, leagues, and clubs are beginning to take responsibility for this procedure. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has entered into an agreement with a fertility clinic to provide vitrification treatments for its female players, with the details set to be announced in September.
Furthermore, the Spanish Association of Footballers announced on Monday a collaboration agreement with a private hospital "to put the experience of its assisted reproduction unit at the service of its affiliated members." The growing trend highlights the need for more comprehensive research on the potential effects of egg freezing on elite female athletes.
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