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Alexandra Fontaine

Alexandra Fontaine, MS, joined the Illume Fertility team back in 2016 when she became an intern at the practice. She went on to become an Administrative Assistant and finally, Clinical Research Coordinator before beginning medical school and navigating an egg freezing journey with Illume in 2022.

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Why I Chose to Freeze My Eggs at Age 27 | Alex's Story

By: Alexandra Fontaine
August 2nd, 2022

What happens when you're concerned about the dreaded "biological clock" but not ready to have children yet? Alex, a 27-year old medical student pursuing big career goals, shares how and why she made the decision to undergo an egg freezing cycle while she was still in her twenties, and the financial and physical challenges she faced along the way. Keep reading to hear Alex's story, in her own words.