Egg Freezing Cost UK 2026: Prices, What's Included & How to Choose

Egg freezing costs an average of £3,500 per cycle in the UK, plus £1,000-2,500 for stimulation drugs. Annual storage is £150-400. Here's a realistic breakdown of what you'll pay.

What does egg freezing cost?

| Component | Average | Range | |-----------|---------|-------| | Egg freezing cycle | £3,500 | £2,500–5,000 | | Stimulation drugs | £1,500 | £1,000–2,500 | | Annual egg storage | £275 | £150–400 | | Year 1 total | £5,275 | £3,650–7,900 | | 5-year total (incl. storage) | £6,375 | £4,250–9,500 | | 10-year total | £7,750 | £5,000–11,500 |

The cycle fee typically covers: initial consultation, monitoring scans, egg collection under sedation, and vitrification (fast-freezing). Drugs and storage are almost always separate.

How many eggs should you freeze?

The more eggs frozen, the better your future chances:

| Age at freezing | Eggs needed for ~75% chance of 1 baby | |----------------|---------------------------------------| | Under 35 | 15–20 eggs | | 35–37 | 20–25 eggs | | 38–40 | 25–30 eggs | | Over 40 | 30+ eggs (success rates drop significantly) |

Most women produce 8-15 eggs per cycle. You may need 2-3 cycles to reach the recommended number.

What's included in the cycle price?

Usually included: Initial consultation, baseline scans, monitoring appointments (3-5 scans), egg collection procedure, sedation/anaesthesia, vitrification, first year storage at some clinics.

Usually extra: Stimulation drugs (£1,000-2,500), blood tests, additional scans, anaesthetist fee (some clinics), subsequent storage years, future thawing and fertilisation.

Where to freeze eggs in the UK

| Clinic | Location | Cycle from | Notes | |--------|----------|-----------|-------| | abc IVF | London, Bristol | £2,500 | Fixed-price packages | | CREATE Fertility | 5 UK locations | £3,000 | Mild stimulation approach | | London Women's Clinic | London, Cardiff | £3,200 | Egg sharing available | | CARE Fertility | 11 UK clinics | £3,500 | UK's largest group | | The Lister | London | £4,200 | Premium London clinic |

All clinics must be HFEA-licensed to store eggs. Check registration at hfea.gov.uk.

Storage law changes

Since July 2022, eggs can be stored for up to 55 years (previously 10 years). You renew consent every 10 years. This makes egg freezing more practical for women in their 20s and early 30s.

Key questions to ask before starting

1. What's the total cost including drugs? Not just the cycle price
2. How many eggs do you typically collect per cycle? (For your age group)
3. What's the survival rate after thawing? Good clinics achieve 85-95%
4. What does future use cost? Thawing + fertilisation + transfer = additional £1,500-3,000
5. Can I switch clinic for storage? Yes — you can transfer frozen eggs between HFEA-licensed clinics

Compare fertility clinic prices on our fertility page. See also: IVF costs explained.