Chapter 9, Problem 1SL

Some large companies in the United States cover the cost for female employees who choose to freeze some of their eggs, enabling the women to postpone having children. The frozen eggs can be retrieved years later, then fertilized and implanted into the woman’s uterus. From a biological perspective, why might freezing eggs be an attractive option for a young woman who wishes to postpone motherhood, and why might the pregnancy rate decline if an older woman’s eggs are frozen? Use section 9.7 and the Internet to guide your response. In your opinion, does a company’s offer to pay for this procedure create a work environment that is more inviting to women? Why or why not?