Health UPdates Webinar #258 “Social Egg Freezing: Mga Dapat Malaman”

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!

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Webinar #258
October 3, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Social Egg Freezing: Mga Dapat Malaman

Presenter:
DR. LANA CORRINE Q. TAN-CARPIO
Consultant, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Reactor:
DR. INA S. IRABON
Associate Editor, Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asian Hospital and Medical Center

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Webinar #258
October 3, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Social Egg Freezing: Mga Dapat Malaman

The intersection of modern demographic trends, professional advancement, and the immutable biology of age-related fertility decline has positioned elective oocyte cryopreservation, commonly referred to as social egg freezing, as a critical frontier in preventative reproductive medicine. This imperative procedure, which leverages ultra-rapid vitrification protocols to preserve oocyte viability, is increasingly sought by individuals proactively managing their reproductive timelines. The burgeoning utilization of this Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in the Philippines necessitates a rigorous, evidence-based review for all tiers of the healthcare community and the informed lay public.

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the latest clinical, procedural, and ethico-legal developments, including current pharmacological stimulation protocols, nuanced metrics of success such as age-stratified live birth rates (LBRs) and utilization kinetics, and how to critically assess the risk-benefit profile associated with the procedure. We will also examine the evolving regulatory environment, the complexities of providing comprehensive informed consent in a culturally sensitive context, and the ethical dialogues surrounding reproductive autonomy, access, and equity in the Philippine setting.

Our main speaker is Dr. Lana Corrine Q. Tan-Carpio, who is a consultant from the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Reacting to her talk is Dr. Ina S. Irabon, who is also a consultant of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. She also serves as Associate Editor of the Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Join us on how to become a responsible steward of reproductive information and patient support. Let us all work together and commit to advancing responsible reproductive healthcare across the Philippines.