// Egg Freezing Treatment: Expert Care, Cost, Procedure & Risks
Egg freezing benefits and cost

Looking for egg freezing but feeling confused about where to start? At Femcare Fertility, our experts provide personalised guidance and advanced fertility preservation solutions to help you make informed decisions every step of the way.

Our In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Experts

Dr Pallavi Tiple - Medical Director and fertilit expert in Pune

Dr. Pallavi Tiple

Medical Director, MD, DGO, FRM, MBBS In vitro fertilization Specialist & Gynecologist
12+ years of experience
Consultation Area: Pune

Dr Sayali Chavan - Chief Infertility specialist in Kalyani Nagar Pune

Dr. Sayali Chavan Shitole

Chief Fertility Consultant and Clinical Head
IVF Specialist, endoscopic surgery, immunology & regenerative therapies
13+ years experience
Consultation Area: Pune

Dr Sudarshan Kale - Chirf Embryologist in Pune

Dr. Sudarshan Kale

Chief Embryologist
12+ years experience in reproductive medicine and advance ART technologies PhD in Genetics of Male Infertility
Consultation Area: Pune

Dr Atri Pal - IVF and Male infertility specialist in Kolkata

Dr. Atri Pal

Infertility Specialist, MBBS(Gold Medalist), MS, MCh (Reproductive Medicine)
12+ years of experience
Consultation Area: Kolkata

Dr Zeba Ali - Expert Embryologist in Kolkata

Dr. Zeba Ali Jahangir

Senior Specialist Embryologist
25+ years embryology expertise
Certified PGT specialist (IGENOMIX)
Consultation Area: Kolkata

Dr. Madanki Srinivasan - IVF Specialist in Kolkata

Dr. Madanki Srinivasan

Infertility Specialist & Female Fertility Expert MBBS, M.R.C.O.G (UK), Diploma in Psychological Counsiling, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine, F.R.C.O.G (UK)
30+ years of experience

Dr Anannya Chakraborty - IVF and Femae infertility specialist in Kolkata

Dr Anannya Chakraborty

Infertility Specialist, MS, DNB, FRM, FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery), DMAS (Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery
14+ years of experience
Consultation Area: Kolkata


Our Egg Freezing Clinics

Femcare Fertility offers state-of-the-art fertility services across multiple locations, ensuring convenient access to expert reproductive care.

Femcare Fertility - Baner, Pune

Femcare Fertility in Baner, Pune, provides state-of-the-art egg freezing and fertility preservation services with individual care and modern reproductive technology. The experienced specialists can help you navigate each step of your fertility journey in a comfortable, supportive setting.

To book an appointment in Pune, Call : +91-9967050566



Femcare Fertility, Kalyani Nagar, Pune

Femcare Fertility, in Kalyani Nagar, Pune, offers a complete Egg Freezing treatment for every woman's reproductive desires. Our expert fertility specialists use advanced treatment procedures in an organised manner that ensures that you can maintain your fertility with confidence and care.

To book an appointment in Pune, Call : +91-9967050566



Femcare Fertility, Kolkata

At the Femcare Fertility Institute, Entally, Kolkata, we understand the importance of women's egg freezing. From career development, waiting for the right moment or preserving fertility for medical reasons, our experienced team is equipped to assist you with guidance and care. We take the time to work closely with each woman to design a treatment.

To book an appointment in Kolkata, Call : +91-8484069668


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What is Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)?

Oocyte cryopreservation, commonly called egg freezing, is a fertility preservation method in which eggs are retrieved, frozen and stored for future use. The eggs are not fertilised until the woman chooses to become pregnant, when they can be thawed and then fertilised with sperm using IVF and placed in the woman's uterus. Women are born with a set amount of eggs and there is a natural decrease in eggs as women age. The egg freezing treatment can provide a chance to save younger and healthier eggs, which may lead to better pregnancy results.

Who Needs Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)?

For women who want to preserve their fertility, egg freezing treatment can be beneficial. The fertility preservation journey is unique for each person, but some situations make it especially beneficial.


This is beneficial for women who:

  • Plan to postpone childbirth for career, educational, or other reasons
  • Want to preserve fertility before undergoing cancer treatments
  • For women with endometriosis
  • If there is a familial tendency to early menopause
  • Some autoimmune disorders and genetic issues
  • Women who are considering surgery on their ovaries
  • Women with a low ovarian reserve (LOS) diagnosis
  • Freezing eggs can offer more reproductive choices

What is the process of Egg Freezing?

Understanding the egg freezing procedure can help reduce anxiety and prepare you for treatment. While each patient's plan is personalised, the process generally follows these steps.

Step 1: Initial consultation

Your fertility doctor will examine your medical history, reproductive goals, menstrual cycle and other health issues. For reasons of assessing ovarian reserve and suitability for treatment, fertility testing is recommended.

Step 2: Fertility Assessment

Investigations might involve:

  • Blood tests
  • AMH testing
  • Hormonal evaluation
  • Ultrasound scans
  • Ovarian reserve assessment
  • Infectious disease screening

Step 3: Ovarian Stimulation

Hormonal medications are given for around 10-14 days to stimulate the ovaries to make a number of mature eggs rather than one egg like they would do during a natural cycle.

Step 4: Trigger Injection

When the follicles are the right size, a trigger injection is given to help the eggs mature and to prepare for retrieval.

Step 5: Egg Retrieval

Egg collection is a procedure that is performed under sedation and is the least invasive. The ultrasound is used to guide a fine needle to remove mature eggs from the ovary. The process typically takes about 20-30 minutes, and most women go home on the same day.

Step 6: Egg Freezing (Vitrification)

The collected mature eggs are then carefully evaluated by the embryologists and then are processed for the vitrification process, which is an advanced rapid freezing process to reduce ice crystal formation and preserve egg quality.

Step 7: Long-Term Storage

Frozen eggs are safely kept in special cryogenic tanks with specific conditions until they are required for future fertility treatment.

What is the Egg Freezing Timeline?

The egg freezing treatment process may take a slightly different path in different women depending on how their periods are cycling, how many eggs may be present in their ovaries, and how the woman's body reacts to the hormonal stimulation.

Week 1: First Consultation and Fertility Evaluation:

The first step in your fertility journey is a comprehensive consultation with a fertility specialist. This visit will include a discussion with the doctor about your family planning goals, medical and reproductive history, and a discussion of the egg freezing procedure and expectations.

Week 2: Ovarian Stimulation

Hormone drugs are administered to stimulate the production of several mature eggs in the ovary.During this phase:

  • A daily injection of hormones is given
  • Follicles are monitored for growth with ultrasound
  • Hormone levels are monitored in a blood test
  • The dose of medications is adjusted according to your response
  • This phase typically goes on for 10-14 days

Week 3: Trigger Injection

  • At the proper size, follicles are treated with a trigger injection to finish egg maturation
  • The egg retrieval is planned around 34-36 hours later

Week 4: Egg Retrieval Day

Egg retrieval is done while the patient is sedated and is a process that takes around 20-30 minutes.
During the procedure:

  • Eggs are extracted from the mature stage with the help of ultrasound guide
  • You lie in the recovery area for a brief time
  • The majority of women go home on the same day
  • Egg Freezing and Storage
After retrieval:
  • Eggs are identified as mature
  • The eggs, with appropriate conditions, are vitrified
  • Frozen eggs are stored
Recovery:
Most women get better in 1 or 2 days and can go back to their normal activities soon after.

What is egg freezing cost in India?

The price of egg freezing in India is usually between ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000 per cycle. Besides the procedure cost, hormonal medicines can cost between ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 and the cost of egg storage is approximately ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 per annum.


The average total expense of egg freezing typically involves:

  • Diagnostic tests and hormonal evaluation will be performed
  • Hormonal evaluation will be carried out
  • Ovarian stimulation medications
  • Blood tests and ultrasound monitoring
  • Egg retrieval procedure
  • Oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing)
  • Frozen eggs will be stored annually
By now, you have a better idea of the various factors that affect the egg freezing cost in India.

What is the success rate of egg freezing?

Egg freezing success depends largely on the woman's age at the time of freezing and the number of eggs preserved. Industry data is available; it is suggested by general industry data:

  • Under 35 years: It has 50-60% chance of a live birth
  • 35-37 years: 40%-50% likelihood of a live birth
  • 38-40 years: 30-40% chance of a live birth
  • Above 40 years: 15-25% of success rates
The success rates of women's egg freezing treatment depend on several factors, including:
  • The age at which you freeze eggs: Younger eggs (preferably under 35) have a better chance of success.
  • No of mature eggs: Having more mature eggs for freezing will increase the likelihood that a successful pregnancy will occur in the future.
  • Egg Quality: Good eggs will be more likely to survive thawing and fertilisation.
  • Ovarian Reserve: This will ultimately lead to a better response to stimulation and more egg retrieval in cases of good ovarian reserve.
  • Laboratory Standards: The use of advanced vitrification methods and knowledgeable embryologists is a key element of egg quality preservation.
  • Overall Health: Lifestyle, medical history and hormonal health may affect success.
However, we at Femcare Fertility achieve egg survival rates of up to 70% - 95% through advanced vitrification techniques, helping maximise future pregnancy potential.

What are the benefits of egg freezing?

Egg freezing provides an option for women who wish to have more options in their reproductive life.

There are some benefits to be gained from this:

  • Preserve fertility with healthy eggs at an early age
  • Gives more choices in future family planning
  • Supports fertility before cancer treatment, like chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Helps medically with conditions such as endometriosis or autoimmune conditions
  • Minimises the effects of age on egg size and quality
  • Provides security for future breeding
  • Frozen eggs can be used for IVF treatment when you're ready to conceive
  • Applies advanced and well-established technology of oocyte cryopreservation
  • Facilitates women's pregnancy planning to personal, professional and medical priorities
  • Helps women to be proactive when it comes to their reproductive health

What are the risks and side effects of egg freezing?

Egg freezing treatment is safe as long as it is carried out by a skilled fertility expert. However, it is a medical procedure and carries risks and side effects just like any other procedure.

  • Gentle bloating and abdominal cramps during ovarian stimulation
  • Hormonal medications cause temporary mood swings, headaches or fatigue
  • Tenderness of the breast and a slight pain in the pelvis
  • Changes in the colour of the skin at the injection site
  • Pain or cramping during or following the egg retrieval
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
  • Minimal risks of bleeding, infection or injury at the time of egg retrieval
  • Sedation/anaesthesia that has mild side effects during the procedure
  • The emotional stress or anxiety of the treatment process
  • Egg freezing is a means to maintain fertility

What to expect after egg freezing treatment?

The recovery after the egg freezing process is simple:

  • Some cramping, bloating and light spotting for several days following egg retrieval.
  • Fatigue or pain in the pelvis as a result of recovery.
  • Most women will be able to resume their regular daily routine in 1-2 days.
  • Stay away from strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for a few days, as recommended by your doctor.
  • The next period should start 1-2 weeks after the procedure.
  • Adhere to any post-procedure guidelines and/or scheduled follow-up visits.
  • Frozen eggs are securely stored using advanced cryopreservation techniques until you're ready to use them.
  • Have a healthy lifestyle that contributes to general reproductive health.

What are the tips to improve egg freezing success?

Although some factors cannot be controlled, healthy lifestyle choices may support better treatment outcomes.

  • Consider egg freezing at a younger age, ideally before 35, for better egg quality
  • Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise
  • Avoid smoking and tobacco products, as they can affect egg quality and ovarian reserve
  • Limit alcohol and excessive caffeine intake
  • Follow your fertility specialist's medication schedule carefully
  • Attend all monitoring appointments and ultrasound scans
  • Manage stress through relaxation techniques and adequate rest
  • Get sufficient sleep to support hormonal balance and overall health
  • Stay hydrated and eat a nutrient-rich diet during treatment
  • Choose an experienced fertility clinic


When to Consult a Fertility Specialist?

If you're considering delaying pregnancy or have concerns about your future fertility, consulting a fertility specialist can help you understand your options and make informed decisions. Early evaluation provides valuable insights into your reproductive health and allows for timely fertility preservation if needed.


Related fertility treatments

All journeys to and from fertility are unique. Based on your medical history and future family planning plans, you may receive alternative and/or supplemental treatments for fertility.

ICSI Treatment

Derived from IVF, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a more complicated procedure that involves the direct injection of healthy sperm into the mature egg to facilitate fertilisation. It is frequently prescribed for male infertility causes, failed IVF treatment or with low quality and count of sperm.
Click here to know more about ICSI treatment


IVF Treatment

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) involve the removal of eggs from the ovary, their fertilisation with sperm in a laboratory, and the subsequent transfer of the embryo to the uterus, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF). IVF is often considered a treatment for couples with various factors affecting male or female reproduction that cause infertility.
Click here to know more about IVF treatment


Embryo Freezing

Embryo freezing is the process of freezing healthy embryos made during an IVF cycle. The use of advanced cryopreservation techniques allows embryos to be safely stored and thawed when desired, limiting the need for repeated ovarian stimulation and further opportunities for pregnancy.
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Donor Egg IVF

Donor Egg IVF refers to a fertility procedure in which the egg provider's eggs are fertilised with sperm and placed in the recipient's uterus. This treatment is suggested for women who have low ovarian reserve, poor egg quality, or for women with certain genetic conditions that may affect their fertility.
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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment in which sperm is prepared, then injected into the uterus around the time of ovulation. This procedure increases the chances of fertilisation and is often recommended for mild infertility or unexplained fertility issues.
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Why Choose Femcare Fertility for Egg Freezing Treatment?

Selecting the right fertility clinic is an integral element of the fertility preservation process. Our supportive approach to women of all ages and our use of cutting-edge reproductive technology all come together at Femcare Fertility.

Experienced Fertility Specialists

Our team is experienced in fertility preservation and reproductive medicine in a multidisciplinary approach. They offer one-on-one counselling and evidence-based care, helping you on the path of egg freezing.

Personalised Treatment Plans

We provide tailored treatment plans to individual circumstances, as every woman's fertility needs are unique. We look at your age, ovarian reserve, medical history, and plans for family planning.

Advanced Fertility Laboratory

We have an up-to-date embryology lab in our facility where we preserve ova using a cutting-edge vitrification technique. This will help maximise egg survival and egg quality for future use.

Comprehensive Fertility Assessment

Extensive fertility testing is done to fully understand your reproductive state. These evaluations are important to determine the most appropriate fertility preservation strategy.

Patient-Centred Care

Your comfort and well-being are our priority at Femcare Fertility. We offer a lot of information, compassion, support and guidance throughout the egg freezing process.

Transparent Communication

Open and honourable conversations with you about your treatment choices and outcomes. Our experts will provide you with information on the egg freezing process and its costs so you will be able to make informed choices.

High Standards of Safety

Our commitment is to your safety and all treatment conducted is carried out according to medical and laboratory procedures. We offer safe and effective fertility care with advanced technology and best practices.

Every Family Starts with Hope. Let’s Begin Yours with Femcare

Our experienced fertility specialists are here to answer your questions, assess your reproductive health, and help you make informed decisions about your future family planning.


Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the right candidate for Egg Freezing Treatment?

Egg freezing treatment could be a good choice for women who want to postpone parenthood or want to maintain her fertility for other reasons. A fertility specialist can evaluate your fertility and decide if the treatment is suitable for you.


How long does the Egg Freezing process take?

The entire egg freezing procedure typically takes about two to three weeks, from the time of assessment through to egg retrieval. The actual length of the period of treatment will depend on the individual's menstrual cycle and response.


What Are the Factors that Impact Egg Freezing Success?

Factors that influence the success of egg freezing include age, egg quality, ovarian reserve and the number of eggs frozen. Laboratory skills also have a significant impact on reproductive health, along with future pregnancy outcomes.


Why does the cost of Egg Freezing vary?

Egg freezing cost depends on the diagnostic tests, medications, the number of cycles and storage fees. Your fertility specialist will be able to give you a personalised estimate of the cost of your treatment.


Is Egg Freezing treatment safe?

Yes, egg freezing is generally safe and a well-established fertility preservation technique when it's done by a skilled and experienced specialist. Side effects are generally minor and short-lived, and there are very few serious problems.


Does Egg Freezing hurt?

Women do not feel very uncomfortable while taking the drugs for ovarian stimulation and they may get cramping or bloating immediately after egg retrieval, but it will disappear within a short period of time. Egg collection is typically done under sedation, which is to ensure the comfort of the animal.


How many cycles or sessions of Egg Freezing are usually needed?

This is determined by several factors, including age, ovarian reserve and retrieved eggs. Some women may require just one cycle, while others might benefit from multiple cycles to optimise future fertility choices.


How to take precautions after Egg Freezing?

Following egg removal, it is essential to stay hydrated, get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity for several days. Taking your doctor's orders and making follow-up visits will aid recovery.


When should you consider Egg Freezing over other fertility treatments?

Egg freezing could be a viable option for women who don't want to become pregnant, but have plans for the future. It is particularly helpful for women who are postponing or undergoing medical procedures that may impact their reproductive health.


When should you consult a fertility specialist for Egg Freezing?

If you have concerns about your fertility or are considering delaying childbirth, it's important to see a fertility specialist. Assessment at an early stage can enable you to gain an understanding of your reproductive health and explore options for fertility preservation.

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