How Much Does Egg Freezing Actually Cost?

It is likely you’ve heard of egg freezing as it is becoming an increasingly popular option for people who want to preserve their fertility. Whether to focus on career goals, wait for the right partner, prepare for medical treatment, or simply keep future family-building options open. One of the most common questions we hear from patients is: How much does egg freezing actually cost?

The short answer is the cost of egg freezing varies based on clinic, location, and individual medical needs. At Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles, we’ve supported individuals through egg-freezing journeys for over 30 years. This guide helps break down every part of the process, including hidden costs, financing options, and ways to pay for treatment.

What’s Included in the Cost of Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, involves several steps, and each contributes to the total cost of a cycle. Here are the typical steps one can expect when considering freezing their eggs:

• Initial consultation: Your first visit includes meeting with a reproductive endocrinologist, reviewing medical history and developing a personalized fertility care plan.
• Cycle monitoring: Because timing is everything, your care team will closely track your cycle to ensure the best chances for success.
• Medication: Fertility medications stimulate your ovaries to produce more eggs. Medication costs can vary significantly depending on dosage requirements. Most packages do not include the cost of medications.
• Egg retrieval: A brief outpatient procedure performed under sedation to collect mature eggs from the ovaries.
• Cryopreservation: An embryologist evaluates, records, and freezes your eggs using state-of-the-art technology.
• Storage: Your frozen eggs are securely stored until you’re ready to use them, whether that's months or years down the line.

Understanding these components is essential for making informed decisions about your fertility preservation journey. It also helps highlight potential hidden costs, such as medication needs, cancelled cycles, or extended storage fees.

Egg Freezing Additional Costs

While typically base pricing covers the essentials (cycle monitoring, egg retrieval, and cryopreservation), some people encounter unexpected add-ons. Being aware of these ahead of time can help you avoid surprise expenses.

Potential Additional Costs

• Pre-cycle testing, such as infectious disease screening.
• Medication is usually not included and cost will depend on the dosage your body requires.
• Extended storage fees inquire to see if storage is included and for how long.
• Genetic testing (if applicable later when creating embryos).
• Future thawing and fertilization costs.

When evaluating pricing packages, make sure to ask about potential additional costs to help you create a realistic budget for both the expected and the unexpected.

How Much Does Egg Freezing Cost in the USA?

How much egg freezing costs in the U.S. really depends on the clinic, your location, and what’s covered in the package. As mentioned earlier, most clinics do not include medication in their package rates. You can expect egg freezing packages to range between $10,000 and $15,000. At PFCLA, we offer transparent and all-inclusive pricing: our egg-freezing package is $11,000 and includes one full year of storage.

Egg Freezing Financing Options

Understanding that egg freezing is both a medical and financial investment, PFCLA is committed to making treatment as accessible as possible. We partner with reputable fertility financing providers to offer flexible payment plans that fit a variety of budgets. 

Is Egg Freezing Worth the Cost?

Deciding whether egg freezing is worth the investment involves weighing both emotional and financial considerations. For many, the process brings a sense of empowerment by offering more control over family-building timelines. Financially, the upfront cost can feel significant, but it’s important to view egg freezing as a long-term investment in reproductive options. In vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates continue to improve as technology advances, and many patients who return to use their frozen eggs later in life have achieved healthy pregnancies.

Ultimately, whether egg freezing is “worth it” depends on your personal goals, age, and reproductive outlook. Our team at PFCLA is here to guide you through the process and help you understand what to expect based on your unique circumstances. 

Your Fertility, Your Future

Egg freezing is an option for individuals who want flexibility in their future family planning. Understanding the costs, payment options, and potential benefits can help you make a confident and informed decision. As you consider whether egg freezing aligns with your goals and budget, remember that PFCLA is here to support you with transparent pricing, personalized care, and world-class expertise.