Egg Freezing Storage Costs: What to Expect After Your Cycle Ends

Freezing your eggs is a major decision, but many patients aren’t prepared for the ongoing costs that come after retrieval. Long-term storage requires strict environmental controls and annual fees that can vary widely from clinic to clinic. Although leaving your eggs at your fertility clinic may feel like the default choice, specialized long-term storage facilities often provide clearer pricing, enhanced security, and a more streamlined experience over time.

What Do Egg Storage Fees Cover?

Egg storage fees are separate from the cost of the egg freezing cycle itself. These annual fees typically cover the safe preservation of your eggs in liquid nitrogen, ensuring they remain viable for future use. Storage fees also support the facility’s monitoring systems, specialized equipment, and security measures that keep your reproductive tissue protected. Some facilities may charge additional fees for things like insurance coverage or transporting your eggs when you’re ready to use them.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Storage Facilities

Fertility clinics that offer short-term storage often seem like a convenient choice; however, clinics have limited storage space, and securing a spot can come at a premium. Additionally, some clinics outsource storage services to third-party cryobanks, which can result in additional charges. 

If you plan on keeping your eggs in storage for the foreseeable future, long-term storage is the more cost-effective option. These facilities are purpose-built to house large volumes of frozen eggs, sperm, and embryos, allowing them to operate more efficiently and keep pricing lower and more predictable over time. Their streamlined systems, dedicated equipment, and on-site embryology experts ensure safe, consistent monitoring, without the higher overhead costs that often come with clinic-based storage. Long-term facilities also offer greater flexibility and control when transferring eggs or embryos between clinics, which can further reduce unexpected expenses down the road.

Transferring Your Frozen Eggs to a Long-Term Storage Facility

At HavenCryo, we can transfer your frozen eggs from your fertility clinic to our state-of-the-art long-term storage facility. We offer cost-effective storage options, 24/7 real-time monitoring, and ongoing support. Once you're ready to use your eggs, we'll safely transport them from our facility to your current clinic or any new location where you're receiving care. Contact us today for more information or to get started.