Egg Freezing Decision Aid in the Media
Pictured A/Prof Michelle Peate and Dr Sherine Sandhu
A/Prof Michelle Peate and Dr Sherine Sandhu each featured in two recent Nine Entertainment Co. features about their Egg Freezing Decision Aid research.
A/Prof Michelle Peate appears in the The Age article as an expert on the psychosocial consequences of testing. She explains how a perceived low AMH can produce real emotional harm: “For women who perceive their AMH to be low, it can cause emotional harm – stress about their fertility. They would bring forward reproductive plans, things like that.”
A/Prof Peate emphasises the variability in test interpretation and the danger of receiving AMH results from providers who do not fully explain implications: “If it’s delivered to you by someone who completely understands how the test works and its implications, you’re lucky.”
Her contribution positions AMH testing not only as scientifically limited (not a direct test of fertility) but also as a vector for psychological and financial harms when marketed without nuance. She stresses the need for publicly available, evidence‑based resources so patients can exercise informed consent.
Dr Sherine Sandhu is credited in the Sydney Morning Herald feature with developing a decision aid for people considering elective egg freezing. The article describes the tool as providing “detailed information alongside practical exercises to help women weigh the pros and cons, allowing them to make an informed choice that aligns with their personal circumstances.”
Dr Sandhu is quoted directly: “Women want and need better information and support when deciding.” Her work offers a concrete response to the information gaps and commercial messaging highlighted throughout the article.
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