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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 14 MIN

The truth about egg-freezing: it hurts

from The Front · host The Australian

When a couple breaks up, should the man have to pay for freezing his ex’s eggs? Writer Charlotte Ree bares all on the brutal reality of undergoing the process alone, the hidden costs of the fertility industry, and why demanding financial support after a breakup might just be the ultimate act of modern feminism. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. Read more:  Our love didn’t last, but after the grief there is gratitude A Mother’s Day tribute like no other The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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