How does the National Health Planning Commission answer why single women can't go to oocyte cryopreservation?

The National Health and Wellness Committee recently published a reply to the proposal of CPPCC members, saying that oocyte cryopreservation, who is a single woman for the purpose of delaying childbirth, does not comply with the relevant provisions of Chinese laws and regulations. There are three main considerations: the application of egg freezing technology has health risks; The application of egg freezing technology in delaying fertility is still controversial in academic circles; Preventing commercialization and maintaining social welfare are ethical principles that need to be strictly followed in the implementation of assisted reproductive technology.

The National Health and Family Planning Commission replied that the application of egg freezing technology has health risks. Different from male fertility preservation technology, female egg freezing technology is an invasive operation, which is more difficult to implement than freezing sperm. There are technical risks in the process of egg retrieval, egg freezing, thawing and transplantation, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, bleeding and infection risk caused by ovulation induction drugs, which endanger women's health.

The risk of pregnancy complications, complications and birth defects of pregnant women over 35 years old will increase obviously, which may further delay the childbearing age of single women and is not conducive to protecting the health of women and their offspring.

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The next work goal and plan of the National Health Commission.

With the development of economy and society and the diversification of people's needs, the complexity and sensitivity of assisted reproductive technology are increasing. In the next step, the Health and Health Commission will continue to pay close attention to the voice of the society, strengthen investigation and research, focus on promoting the legislation of assisted reproductive technology management, further strengthen the supervision of assisted reproductive technology, track the progress of related technologies for fertility preservation, prudently promote clinical application, safeguard people's ethical dignity of life, and safeguard the health rights and interests of women and future generations.

At the same time, we will continue to strengthen social propaganda and health education, disseminate scientific reproductive health knowledge, encourage school-age people to get married and have children, and advocate scientific and reasonable family planning.

Xiaoxiang morning herald —— Why can't single women go to oocyte cryopreservation? The reply of the National Health Commission gave three reasons.