Research shows rise in women freezing their eggs younger | news.com.au
21st Feb 2026
New research shows more women are taking control of their fertility younger - a shift experts link to later relationships and rising awareness. At 35, Catrina Matheson decided she didn’t want to leave her future to chance. The corporate professional from Orange, New South Wales had returned to Australia after years working in Canada, certain she wanted children one day but still waiting to meet the right partner. And she’s not alone.
New figures from Adora Fertility shows the number of women freezing their eggs has increased by nearly 50 per cent between 2023 and 2025. Meanwhile the average age has dropped from 37 to 35 — a clear sign more women are acting earlier.