Netizens’ Sharp Critiques of the DINK Lifestyle: Are Women Facing a Dilemma with Egg Freezing in the U.S.?

2024-08-20 20:14:36，visits： 168

Recently, a Douyin user shared her and her husband’s decision to become a DINK family, claiming this would avoid the troubles of pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, and viewing it as a true expression of love. However, the video triggered a flood of comments and advice from netizens. “If you are truly DINK, go for sterilization together... Too many men don’t want children when they’re young, but when they get older and want kids, the woman can’t give birth, and then they find a younger wife instead.”  

“Don’t talk to men about being DINK; they might end up finding someone else to have children with.”

A DINK family refers to couples who choose not to have children, typically categorized into voluntary and passive types. Voluntary DINK couples, despite having the ability to conceive, choose not to have children; passive DINK couples are childless due to fertility issues on one or both sides. In recent years, more DINK couples may change their initial decision when their living conditions improve or they experience midlife anxiety. However, this shift often causes significant distress for women.

Many netizens have offered direct and forceful advice regarding the DINK choice, mainly based on the following considerations. Firstly, as men age, they might desire children due to improved living conditions or changes in their lives. However, female fertility is closely related to age, with egg quality and quantity significantly declining after age 35, increasing the difficulty of conception. Even with modern techniques like IVF-PGT, success rates are affected by age. Therefore, women choosing the DINK lifestyle need to take this into account to avoid future regrets.

To address potential issues, another effective strategy is egg freezing. Egg freezing technology allows women to preserve high-quality eggs while young for future use. The optimal age for this technology is between 25 and 30, when egg quality and quantity are relatively good. Dr. Nathan Zhang, founder of IVF USA, points out that age has a significant impact on the success of egg freezing. Younger women typically have higher success rates with egg freezing, while the number and quality of eggs decline with age. Therefore, early egg freezing helps improve future fertility chances.

Dr. Zhang also recommends that women undergo ovarian function testing on the third day of their menstrual cycle, including transvaginal ultrasound and hormone level tests, to assess ovarian reserve and egg quality. These tests can provide a scientific basis for future fertility plans.

At IVF USA, we are dedicated to offering professional support and advice to every patient with fertility needs. Currently, IVF USA provides services such as egg freezing and IVF-PGT in the U.S., and has expanded to offer IVF-PGT and egg freezing services in Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions, working closely with global IVF doctors. If you are considering egg freezing or IVF-PGT, please contact Dr. Nathan Zhang for comprehensive consultation and assistance. Whatever challenges you face, we are here to explore the best solutions with you and help you achieve your fertility goals.