If you’ve ever considered preserving your fertility, understanding the cost to freeze eggs is one of the first questions that comes to mind. Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, allows you to store healthy eggs for future use, offering peace of mind and greater control over your reproductive timeline.
However, the total cost can vary depending on factors like your age, clinic location, the number of cycles needed, and whether medications and storage fees are included.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the cost to freeze your eggs, what’s typically included in the price, and how to plan financially for this important investment in your fertility future.
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Cost component |
Cost |
What it entails |
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Initial consultation and testing |
$300 – $500 |
Consultations and fertility testing |
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Ovarian reserve testing (AMH, FSH, ultrasound) |
$200 – $500 |
Hormonal and ultrasound testing |
|
Egg retrieval procedure |
$6,000 – $8,000 |
Eggs are surgically retrieved |
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Medications (stimulation drugs) |
$3,000 – $5,000 |
Required to stimulate ovaries |
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Anesthesia |
$500 – $1,000 |
For egg retrieval procedure |
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Cryopreservation (initial freezing) |
Included or ~$500 extra |
Freezing of eggs or embryos |
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Annual storage fee |
$500 – $1,000/year |
Yearly fee for keeping eggs or embryos frozen |
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Total typical cost for 1–2 egg freezing cycles |
$10,000 – $20,000 |
Includes retrieval, meds, freezing, storage |
Also known as Oocyte Cryopreservation, egg freezing's costs vary depending on where you live.
Egg freezing generally costs $10,000 to $20,000 for 1 to 2 cycles, including medications and the procedure, plus $500 to $1,000 per year for storage.
Embryo freezing incurs additional costs, mostly for fertilization and embryo transfer procedures, often adding $4,000 to $9,000 or more to the overall cost.
Costs also vary by clinic, and additional fees may apply depending on the clinic's pricing structure. Some programs bundle costs, others itemize. Storage fees accumulate annually.
Each freezing cycle produces an average of 10 to 20 eggs frozen per cycle , but the number can vary widely depending on a woman's age and any fertility issues they may experience.
Often intended parents will undergo multiple cycles (the average is 2.1 cycles) until enough eggs are produced for as many live births as the intended parents desire.
When paying for an egg freezing cycle, the necessary services include the following:
There are additional fees required for egg freezing, which include:
Planning for all of these costs will help you get an accurate estimate.
The cost of egg freezing ranges by location. Within California, egg freezing is typically more expensive due to advanced success rates and outcomes on the West Coast.
At Pacific Fertility Center of Los Angeles, our egg freezing options cost around $11,000 for a single cycle, $21,000 for two cycles, and $30,000 for three cycles. This includes:
However, there are a few services not included in this package:
Embryo freezing is the process of fertilizing eggs after retrieval and freezing them as embryos.
At PFCLA, embryo freezing is $11,000 for one cycle, $21,500 for two cycles, and $30,000 for three cycles. These fees include:
Excluded costs around egg freezing at PFCLA include:
In most cases, insurance does not cover the cost to freeze eggs, especially when the procedure is done electively for social or personal reasons rather than medical necessity.
However, coverage policies vary by state, insurance provider, and employer, so it’s always worth reviewing your plan details carefully or speaking directly with your insurance representative.
Some insurance plans may partially cover fertility preservation if it’s medically indicated. For example, before cancer treatment or another health condition that could affect fertility. In these cases, egg freezing is often categorized as a medically necessary procedure.
In recent years, more companies have started offering fertility benefits as part of their employee health packages. Employers such as technology, finance, and healthcare organizations sometimes include coverage for egg freezing and related services.
If you’re employed at a company with a comprehensive benefits program, it’s worth asking your HR department whether these options are available to you.
Because egg freezing is an elective process that most people pay for out-of-pocket, PFCLA offers different payment plan options to cater to the intended parents' financial needs. Here at PFCLA, we are committed to helping every patient pay for their treatment through various payment plans.
Some options for payment include insurance, fertility loan financing, and our PFCLA access plans. To learn about your payment options, book a consultation and we’ll cover the various financial options.
If you have any questions about payment options for your egg freezing treatment at PFCLA, please feel free to contact us for further information.