Northeastern Reproductive Medicine and Olympic Medalist Paula Moltzan Champion Fertility Awareness and the Freedom to Plan for the Future
Northeastern Reproductive Medicine and Olympic Medalist Paula Moltzan Champion Fertility Awareness and the Freedom to Plan for the Future
After freezing her eggs in April, Moltzan focuses on her career and wins her first ever Gold in Solden, Austria to kick off the World Cup Season. NRM and Moltzan are working to bring national attention to fertility preservation, equitable access to reproductive care through insurance coverage, and the importance of fertility education to support future family building goals.
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Fresh off of her career-first World Cup Giant Slalom win in Solden, Austria, Northeastern Reproductive Medicine (NRM) is proud to announce their continued partnership with Olympic Medalist Paula Moltzan, using the power of sport and personal experience to spark meaningful conversations about fertility awareness, egg freezing, and the freedom to plan for a future that includes both career ambitions and family.
Coming in the first race of the season after having frozen her eggs at NRM in April, Paula's win makes her the oldest female in history to win for the first time. Did preserving her fertility help put her focus back right where it needed to be for a woman squarely in her athletic prime? Moltzan sure thinks so - "Freezing my eggs and owning my future gives me a huge amount of personal relief and the confidence to keep my ski career going as long as I love it."
Recently highlighted in The New York Times, the partnership reflects a growing conversation about the realities women face when balancing demanding careers with their reproductive timelines. Through her platform as an elite athlete, Moltzan is helping bring a once-private topic into the public conversation and encouraging individuals to learn about their fertility options before they feel pressured to make life-changing decisions.
This year, Moltzan is expanding her advocacy beyond individual fertility awareness to focus on improving fertility insurance coverage for Team USA athletes through the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Her goal is to help ensure that male and female athletes have access to meaningful fertility preservation and family-building benefits without facing prohibitive out-of-pocket costs. For athletes whose careers demand years of training and competition, decisions about starting a family can be especially complex. Moltzan hopes to help make reproductive care a more recognized part of athlete healthcare, so that pursuing Olympic and Paralympic goals does not mean compromising future family-building options.
The partnership also highlights the importance of making fertility education and preservation more accessible – not only for professional athletes, but for everyone across industries and stages of life. As more individuals pursue higher education, demanding careers, and personal goals before starting families, access to accurate fertility information and appropriate reproductive care is increasingly important.
“Paula’s willingness to share her story is incredibly meaningful because it helps individuals realize they have options and that it is okay to think about their reproductive future before they are ready to start a family,” said Dr. Jennifer Brown, Medical Director at Northeastern Reproductive Medicine. “We want people to understand that fertility preservation can be part of a broader life plan. Our role is to provide the medical guidance, education, and individualized care that help each person make decisions that are right for them.”
Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, allows mature eggs to be retrieved and frozen for potential future use. While it does not guarantee a future pregnancy, it may provide additional options for those who wish to preserve their fertility. Outcomes depend on several factors, including age at the time of freezing and the number of mature eggs preserved. Consulting with a reproductive specialist can help individuals understand the potential benefits, limitations, timing, and costs based on their circumstances.
Through this collaboration, NRM and Moltzan hope to empower more people to take an active role in their reproductive health, encourage employers and sports organizations to consider meaningful fertility benefits, and normalize conversations that can make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
To learn more about fertility preservation or schedule a consultation, visit nrmvt.com.