Fertility Clinic May Have Accidentally Destroyed Thousands Of Eggs & Embryos

According to a report by Buzz Feed News, a malfunction at a Cleveland fertility clinic may have been destroyed over 2,000 stored eggs and embryos, an accident that would affect hundreds of families. The temperature reportedly rose in a tank of liquid nitrogen late on Saturday, damaging the viability of frozen eggs and embryos stored within. According to Cleveland.com, nearly 700 families have reportedly been contacted and informed that their stored eggs and embryos could have been affected.