Do you know about actress Kriti Sanon’s confession that she has frozen her eggs? This announcement has got many women in India thinking about egg freezing. “What is egg freezing and should I freeze my eggs?" "How do I know if egg freezing is the right choice for me?" “What is the cost of egg …
Do you know about actress Kriti Sanon’s confession that she has frozen her eggs? This announcement has got many women in India thinking about egg freezing.
“What is egg freezing and should I freeze my eggs?”
“How do I know if egg freezing is the right choice for me?”
“What is the cost of egg freezing in India?”
So, egg freezing is not related to celebrities or women with medical conditions. But today, many women choose it and want to plan pregnancy on their own timeline.
If you are exploring fertility treatment options, it may also help to understand the difference between IUI, IVF and ICSI before deciding which approach is suitable for your situation.
In this guide, we answer all your questions related to how to preserve fertility, help you understand the process, costs in India and Patna, and the success rate.
What Is Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing is a method of preserving your fertility by allowing you to store your eggs for future use. From a medical point of view, the process of egg freezing is called “oocyte cryopreservation.”
According to the American College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, you are born with a fixed number of eggs. The number of eggs decreases:
- From around 1 to 2 million at your birth to 3 to 5 lakh when you reach puberty
- Approximately 25,000 by the age of 37
- About 1,000 by the average age of menopause
Not only your egg numbers but your egg quality also decreases. These can increase the chances of chromosomal abnormalities, risk of miscarriages and difficulty in conception.
But when you freeze your eggs, this can “pause fertility”, meaning it stops your natural biological clocks. When you decide to conceive in the future, we thaw your eggs, fertilise them with sperm, and then transfer the resulting embryos to your uterus.
If you’re unfamiliar with this stage, you can learn more about the embryo transfer procedure and what happens after fertilisation.
Egg Freezing Cost in India
The egg freezing cost in India usually ranges from ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000 per treatment cycle. Egg freezing cost in Patna generally ranges between ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,50,000. This cost can vary based on the clinics and your individual treatment plan.
Women comparing fertility treatment expenses may also find it useful to understand the IVF cost in Patna if IVF is required in the future. The table below shows what is included in egg freezing cost:
| Treatment Step | Approximate Cost (₹) |
| Initial fertility assessment | 5,000-15,000 |
| Ovarian stimulation | 40,000-80,000 |
| Trigger shot | 3,000-8,000 |
| Egg retrieval | 20,000-40,000 |
| Vitrification (egg freezing) | 15,000-30,000 |
| Total treatment cost | 1,00,000-2,00,000 |
What Affects Egg Freezing Cost?
The cost of egg preservation may differ from woman to woman.
The following factors affect the cost of egg preservation:
- Your age and the number of eggs in your body
- Pre-treatment health checks
- The medicines to be applied in the process
- How many eggs have been frozen
- How many cycles are done
- The location of the hospital and its laboratory facilities
- The storage fees per year
- IVF treatments with the use of frozen eggs
Egg Freezing Process: Step-by-Step
For the egg freezing process, around 2-3 weeks are required.
Here is the step-by-step process of egg freezing:
Initial Fertility Assessment
Before the process, we can conduct a fertility evaluation and also assess your general health; these include:
- Medical history and menstrual history
- Testing for ovarian reserve with AMH blood test and AFC scan
- Blood hormone tests
Ovarian Stimulation
We administer hormonal injections over 8 to 12 days to promote development of multiple follicles in your ovaries instead of just one. During this period, we use transvaginal ultrasounds along with blood testing to assess how your follicles are growing.
Trigger Shot
When your follicles are ready, a trigger injection or hCG injection is administered to you. The trigger injection is the last hormone injection that is given within 36 hours prior to egg retrieval. The injection acts as an LH surge to allow for the maturation of your eggs and release from the follicular walls.
Egg Retrieval
We use a light sedative or anaesthesia, then guide a thin needle through your vagina using an ultrasound to collect the mature eggs from your ovaries. This minor procedure takes about 20 minutes.
Freezing and Storage
Our embryologist checks the eggs that have been retrieved and picks those that are mature. The mature eggs are then frozen using the process of vitrification and are stored safely in the cryobank with liquid nitrogen.
Best Age to Freeze Eggs & Success Rates
In our clinic, many women come with concerns about how successful egg freezing is. The success rate depends on the age at which you freeze your eggs, how many eggs are stored, and your egg quality.
“In my experience, I see that age is one of the biggest factors affecting egg freezing success rates. In most cases, freezing eggs at a younger age offers a better chance of a healthy pregnancy in the future” – Dr Puja Kumari, IVF Specialist & Director
Here, the table represents data that are published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, showing how age affects the chances of having a baby after freezing 10 mature eggs.
| Age at Egg Freezing | Estimated Live Birth Rate |
| 35 years or younger | 69% |
| 38 years | 45% |
| 40 years | 30% |
| 42 years | 20% |
Who Should Consider Egg Freezing?
If you are wondering who should freeze their eggs, egg freezing may be a good option if:
- You want to postpone conception for personal or professional reasons
- You have a health issue such as endometriosis, PCOS or reduced ovarian reserve that can have an impact on your fertility
- You are about to undergo cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation
- Your family history shows early menopause
Is Egg Freezing Safe? Risks & Side Effects
Yes, freezing eggs is viewed as a relatively safe procedure when done by a qualified team of specialists.
If you’re unsure whether now is the right time, a consultation with a fertility specialist can help assess your options. But this method carries certain risks or side effects, such as:
- Minor discomfort or bloating
- Cramping that can appear after egg retrieval
- Temporary discomfort caused by hormone injections
- Risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
- Small risks of bleeding or infection after the procedure
If you’re planning to explore fertility preservation or want to discuss whether egg freezing is right for you, you can also attend one of our free IVF camps in Bihar to receive guidance from our fertility specialists.
How Long Can Frozen Eggs Be Stored?
Many women ask how long frozen eggs can be stored. Frozen eggs can remain safely stored for several years when kept under proper cryostorage conditions.
Under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021, eggs can be stored for up to 10 years in a registered ART clinic or cryobank.
After 10 years, you can discuss the available options with your fertility clinic based on the applicable legal guidelines.
Final Thoughts: Plan Your Future with Egg Freezing at Puja IVF Center in Patna
Egg freezing can help preserve your fertility and provide more flexibility for future family planning, especially when done at a younger age.
At Puja IVF Center in Patna, Dr Puja Kumari and the expert team provide personalised fertility assessment, advanced egg freezing technology, careful monitoring, and compassionate care to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
FAQs
1. What is the best age to freeze your eggs?
The ideal age to freeze eggs is generally between 25 and 35 years, as egg quality and quantity are usually higher during this period. However, many women also choose egg freezing in their late 30s after a fertility assessment. Your fertility specialist may recommend an AMH blood test and an AFC scan to determine the right time based on your ovarian reserve.
2. Can I freeze my eggs at 40?
Yes, egg freezing is possible at 40 years, but success rates are lower because both egg quantity and egg quality naturally decline with age. Some women may require more than one egg freezing cycle to collect enough mature eggs. A fertility evaluation will help determine whether egg freezing is suitable for you.
3. How many eggs should I freeze for future pregnancy?
The ideal number depends on your age and future family goals. In general, fertility specialists often recommend freezing 15 to 20 mature eggs for one planned child if you are under 35. Women above 35 may require more eggs because egg quality gradually declines with age.
4. Can women with PCOS freeze their eggs?
Yes. Women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) can usually undergo egg freezing. Since many women with PCOS have a higher ovarian reserve, they may produce more eggs during ovarian stimulation. Your fertility specialist will carefully monitor the treatment to reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
5. How long can frozen eggs be stored in India?
Under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Act, 2021, frozen eggs can generally be stored for up to 10 years at a registered ART clinic or cryobank, subject to applicable regulations.
6. Does egg freezing affect future fertility?
No. Egg freezing does not reduce your future fertility. The eggs collected during treatment are those that would naturally be lost during that menstrual cycle, and the ovaries continue their normal function afterwards.
Dr. Puja Kumari
Dr. Puja Kumari is one of the best IVF doctors in Patna and she has helped countless couples fulfill their dream of parenthood.
