Whether to give birth at an advanced age: new opportunities and ethical dilemmas

In today's world, science has given women the ability to freeze ovarian tissue, which opens up new perspectives for delaying menopause and thinking about motherhood at a more advanced age. However, Italian reproductive medicine experts have added a new dimension to this debate, raising questions about when to decide to have children.

Thanks to a new procedure developed by Italian scientists over eight years, women are able to freeze ovarian tissue for later use. This experimental technique has already been used successfully in young women facing cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

Dr. Gianluca Giannarelli presented the latest results of his research at the annual congress of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. One case study was the story of a woman who was diagnosed with cancer at age 21 and became a mom in 2012, several years after treatment, thanks to a tissue freezing procedure.

These new possibilities raise questions about whether menopause should be viewed as inevitable. However, the decision to become a late mother carries risks as well as pros. It can affect social norms, family relationships, financial plans, and even the health of future parents and children.

The prospect of using such technologies also raises questions of ethics and social justice. Who has the right to access such procedures? And what might be the consequences for society as a whole?

Ultimately, the decision on when to have children remains an individual decision for each woman. Technological advances offer new opportunities, but also raise questions about the limits and consequences of these developments.