Dr. Matrika Johnson Featured in Essence Article on Egg Freezing

Egg freezing is a fertility preservation method that’s become increasingly popular — but when is the best time to start the process?

In a recent article published in Essence, Dr. Matrika Johnson, the founder and medical director of Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas, was quoted saying: “If you pin me down and make me give you a number, I will give you age 34. The reason is that technically, at age 35, you become an advanced maternal age, and that’s when there’s an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in babies.” You can read the full article here.