How much does it cost to freeze eggs?
Freezing eggs typically costs $12,000 to $20,000 per cycle in the U.S., including the retrieval procedure, medications, and first-year storage. Because many women need more than one cycle, the full journey can total $11,000 to $32,000 or more.
Cost breakdown
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full cycle (all-in) | $12,000 - $20,000 | National average per cycle including meds and year-one storage |
| Retrieval procedure only | $6,000 - $8,000 | Monitoring, retrieval, and freezing; excludes medications |
| Stimulation medications | $3,000 - $5,000 | Averages about $4,000 per cycle; varies with dose and age |
| Annual storage fee | $500 - $1,000 | Often $200-$500 at off-site cryostorage; year one usually included |
| Full journey (multiple cycles) | $11,000 - $32,000+ | Many patients need a second or third retrieval cycle |
What egg freezing costs
A single egg-freezing cycle in the U.S. averages about $12,000 to $20,000 all-in, covering the retrieval procedure, fertility medications, and typically the first year of storage. Broken out, the clinical procedure itself usually runs $6,000 to $8,000, and stimulation medications add another $3,000 to $5,000.
Medication cost is one of the most variable pieces, averaging around $4,000 per cycle and rising with a patient's age and required dose. Some patients qualify for discount programs that can take $2,000 or more off the drug bill, so it is worth asking clinics and pharmacies about savings options.
Storage and multiple cycles
After the eggs are frozen, ongoing storage typically costs $500 to $1,000 per year at most clinics, though off-site cryostorage providers often charge $200 to $500. The first year is frequently bundled into the cycle price, so the annual fee usually starts in year two.
Many women do not bank enough eggs in a single retrieval, so a second or even third cycle is common. Counting repeat cycles, the complete egg-freezing journey can range from about $11,000 to $32,000 or more, depending on age, egg yield, and personal goals.
How to manage the cost
Prices vary by region and clinic, so request itemized quotes that separate the procedure, anesthesia, medications, and storage. Some employers now offer fertility benefits that cover part of egg freezing, and many clinics offer multi-cycle packages or financing that can lower the per-cycle price.
Ask specifically what is and is not included in any advertised price, since baseline bloodwork, genetic testing, anesthesia, and future thaw or IVF costs are often billed separately. Understanding the full picture up front prevents surprise charges later in the process.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does one egg-freezing cycle cost?
- About $12,000 to $20,000 all-in, including the retrieval procedure ($6,000-$8,000), medications ($3,000-$5,000), and usually the first year of storage.
- How much is annual egg storage?
- Typically $500 to $1,000 per year at clinics, or about $200 to $500 at off-site cryostorage providers. The first year is often included in the cycle price.
- Will I need more than one cycle?
- Often yes. Many women need a second or third retrieval to bank enough eggs, which is why the full journey can total $11,000 to $32,000 or more.
Researched and edited by Calvin Lauderdale, Lead Researcher & Editor. Figures on this page were verified against the sources above as of June 23, 2026.