Egg Freezing
You want to have a baby on your terms, when you’re ready, but you also understand delaying motherhood can impact your chances of getting pregnant. Advances in fertility care and technology offer an opportunity to take control of your reproductive health and postpone pregnancy until a later date. Freezing healthy eggs at an early age may optimize chances for future fertility and puts you in greater control of your reproductive health.
There are many reasons women delay motherhood, and sometimes the delay is not one of their choosing. Cancer and other diseases can severely damage a woman’s ability to have a child. A family history of early menopause can also prompt women to freeze their eggs. Some women undergoing IVF may decide to freeze eggs for later IVF cycles because they do not wish to freeze embryos for moral, religious, or ethical reasons.
Whatever the reason, we understand that preserving your fertility is a deeply personal decision. Our care team at Fertility Centers of New England will help you determine if egg freezing is the right option for you and tailor treatment to your particular situation. We’re also available to walk you through applicable egg freezing costs, which is a question many prospective patients have.
Frequently Asked Questions About Egg Freezing
Egg freezing, also called oocyte cryopreservation, is a fertility preservation option that allows you to retrieve, freeze, and store unfertilized eggs for future use. Many individuals choose egg freezing to preserve fertility before age-related decline, medical treatment, or simply because they are not ready to pursue pregnancy yet.
In general, egg freezing is most effective when performed at a younger reproductive age, often in your late 20s to early 30s, when egg quality and quantity tend to be higher. However, the right timing depends on your personal fertility goals, ovarian reserve, and medical history. A fertility evaluation can help determine the best approach for you.
The number of eggs recommended depends on your age at the time of freezing and your future family-building goals. Some patients may achieve their goals with one cycle, while others may benefit from multiple cycles to optimize future pregnancy chances. Your physician can help estimate what may be appropriate based on your ovarian reserve testing.
Frozen eggs can remain safely stored for many years using advanced cryopreservation techniques. Many patients successfully use eggs frozen years earlier. Our team can discuss storage timelines, logistics, and future use as part of your consultation.
Egg freezing success depends on several factors, including your age at the time of freezing, the number of eggs retrieved, egg quality, and future embryo development. Because outcomes are highly individualized, a fertility consultation can help provide a more personalized expectation.
Insurance coverage for egg freezing varies depending on your plan and the reason for treatment. Some plans may offer fertility preservation benefits, particularly in cases involving certain medical treatments, while elective egg freezing may not be covered. Our financial team can help review your benefits and discuss financing options.
The cost of egg freezing depends on treatment, medications, monitoring, and ongoing storage. At Fertility Centers of New England, a complete egg freezing cycle including monitoring, egg retrieval, and freezing starts at $7,200, excluding medications. Our team can walk you through costs, financing options, and what to expect.
Egg freezing may be a good option if you want to preserve fertility for the future, are planning to delay pregnancy, have concerns about age-related fertility decline, or are preparing for medical treatment that may affect reproductive health. A fertility consultation can help determine whether egg freezing aligns with your goals.
The egg freezing process typically includes ovarian stimulation with fertility medications, monitoring appointments, an outpatient egg retrieval procedure, and freezing of mature eggs using advanced laboratory technology. Most cycles are completed over approximately 2–3 weeks.
