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Embryo Sat for 22 Years. Then Her 21-Year-Old Son Died
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Key Points:
- A woman in Athens gave birth to a healthy baby girl using an embryo frozen for over 22 years, marking an unusually long duration for frozen embryo use in pregnancy.
- The birth occurred within a stressful 2.5-month window, with strong medical support helping the family overcome challenges.
- Greece’s strict age restrictions on IVF treatments are being questioned by medical professionals amid the country's declining birth rate.
- The baby's father expressed deep gratitude to the medical team for restoring hope to their family, naming their daughter Georgia in memory of their late son.
- The couple may consider having another child, potentially by seeking treatment abroad due to local legal limitations.
