As oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation techniques continue to improve [2, 3], there is a growing need to address the moral permissibility of what has been called ‘social’ egg freezing.1 Often used to preserve the fertility of cancer patients, egg freezing has recently gained popularity among women wishing to guard themselves against age-related infertility. Higher education, career advancement, an increased cost of living and difficulties finding a long-term partner are just some of the reasons why a number of women are having children at an older age [4, 5].