This April 2024 episode of the Today, Explained podcast investigates the successes and failures of egg freezing, a procedure that was expected to increase women's autonomy and equality but may not live up to these expectations.

The female 'biological clock' is a common concern among people who would like to have children.

Since the early 2010s, many women have been sold the promise of putting their family plans conveniently on hold while they find a partner and build their careers.

Egg freezing was hailed as a fertility game-changer when it first became available to ordinary women who could afford it. In practice, it may have failed to live up to its full promise.

On Vox's Today, Explained podcast, hosts Noel King and Sean Rameswaram deep dive into a top news story every day.

In this April 2024 episode of the podcast, King talks to Vox senior correspondent Anna North about the data surrounding egg-freezing and the experiences of women who have undergone the procedure.