GITNUXREPORT 2026

Egg Freezing Statistics

Women are increasingly freezing their eggs due to career priorities and rising success rates.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Average cost of egg freezing in the US is $10,000-$15,000 per cycle excluding meds ($3,000-$6,000), per 2023 FertilityIQ survey

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Annual storage fees for frozen eggs average $500-$1,000 per year in US clinics, with lifetime costs up to $20,000

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In NYC, egg freezing packages range $9,500-$12,500 + $4,500 meds, per 2023 CNY Fertility data

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UK egg freezing costs £3,500-£5,000 per cycle + £300/year storage, per HFEA 2023

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Insurance coverage for egg freezing rose to 27% of employers in 2023 (up from 17% in 2021), per Mercer survey (n=500 companies)

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IVF after egg thaw adds $12,000-$20,000, making total cost $25,000-$40,000 lifetime, per 2022 ASRM data

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In Canada, egg freezing costs CAD 8,000-12,000 without public funding, per 2023 CFAS report

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Tech firms like Google cover up to $10,000 for egg freezing for employees, per 2023 Progyny analysis

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Out-of-pocket costs dropped 15% since 2019 due to competition, averaging $11,200 in 2023 US survey (n=2,500)

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Average meds cost $4,800 for egg freezing, with FSH vials at $50-100 each

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Total costs including thaw/IVF: $30,000 average for successful birth, 2023 estimate

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Europe average egg freezing: €4,000-6,000 + €200-400/year storage, per 2023 ESHRE

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35% of large US employers cover egg freezing fully (>$10k), per 2023 Xyonix survey

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Meds discounts via bundling save 20-30%, e.g., $3,500 vs $5,000

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Australia costs AUD10,000-15,000 + AUD500/year, no Medicare rebate for social freezing

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Storage insurance adds $100-300/year, covering tank failure in 99.9% cases

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ROI analysis: egg freezing success justifies cost if delaying >3 years, per 2022 model

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Egg retrieval involves ovarian stimulation with 225-450 IU daily gonadotropins for 10-14 days, followed by hCG trigger shot 36 hours pre-retrieval

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Vitrification uses cryoprotectants like 15% ethylene glycol + 15% propylene glycol, cooling at 20,000-50,000 °C/min

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Ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte retrieval aspirates 10-30 follicles using 17-20 gauge needle under IV sedation

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Baseline antral follicle count (AFC) via ultrasound predicts response: 15-25 follicles optimal for >15 eggs

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AMH levels >2 ng/mL indicate good responders, targeting 15-20 eggs to avoid OHSS

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Post-retrieval, eggs are denuded of cumulus cells using hyaluronidase (80 IU/mL) before vitrification

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Embryo development to blastocyst from frozen eggs: Day 5/6 biopsy for PGS shows 50-60% euploid rate under 35

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Hormonal suppression with OCP for 2-3 weeks pre-stimulation reduces cyst risk in 95% cases

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Egg freezing cycle monitoring: 5-7 transvaginal ultrasounds + blood E2 levels every 1-2 days

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OHSS risk minimized by agonist trigger (0.2mg leuprolide) + freeze-all policy in high responders

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GnRH antagonist protocol preferred in 85% cycles to prevent premature ovulation

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Egg vitrification in straws/groups of 1-4 oocytes using electron microscope carriers

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Post-thaw warming: 30s at 37°C in 1M stepwise solution

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ICSI used in 95% frozen egg IVF due to zona hardening

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Cycle cancellation rate <5% with individualized dosing via AMH/AFC

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Retrieval under conscious sedation: propofol 1-2mg/kg + fentanyl 1mcg/kg

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Anesthesia complications <0.1%, mostly nausea 2-5%

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OHSS occurs in 0.1-1% of egg freezing cycles with modern protocols, down from 5% pre-2010

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Infection risk from retrieval <0.5%, treated with antibiotics prophylactically in 20% clinics

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Ovarian torsion post-retrieval: 0.2% incidence, higher in large ovaries (>10cm)

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Bleeding during retrieval: 0.3-1%, mostly self-limited venous

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Ectopic pregnancy rate post egg thaw IVF: 2.1%, similar to fresh IVF, per 2022 meta-analysis (n=5,000)

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Psychological distress: 15-20% report anxiety/depression post-cycle, per 2023 qualitative study (n=300)

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Long-term egg loss: 5-10% attrition over 10 years storage due to equipment failure

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Cancer risk from fertility drugs: no increased incidence in 20-year follow-up (RR 1.02)

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Moderate OHSS in 3-6% high responders (E2>4000 pg/mL day trigger)

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Pelvic abscess post-retrieval: 0.04%

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Thyroid dysfunction risk from hCG trigger: transient 1-2% TSH elevation

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Multiple gestation risk 10-15% if >1 embryo transferred post-thaw

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Regret rate: 12% of freezers didn't use eggs after 5 years, per 2023 study (n=400)

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Epigenetic changes in offspring: no difference vs fresh IVF (2022 review)

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VTE risk during stimulation: 0.1-0.5%, prophylaxis with heparin if BMI>30

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92% of frozen egg thaw cycles resulted in live births when 15+ eggs were retrieved for women under 35, per 2022 SART data

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Cumulative live birth rate from frozen eggs is 51% after one cycle for women aged 34-35, rising to 60% with two cycles

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A 2021 meta-analysis of 10 studies (n=2,000) showed 84% egg survival post-thaw, 78% fertilization rate

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For women >38, live birth rate per thawed egg is 4.5%, vs 8.2% for <35, from 2023 NYU Langone study (n=500)

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SART 2021 data: 47% live birth rate from egg freezing + IVF for single embryo transfer

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In a 2022 cohort study (n=1,284), 70% of women achieved pregnancy with 10-20 mature eggs frozen at <36

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Post-warm survival rate of vitrified eggs averages 90-95% in modern labs, per ASRM 2023 guidelines

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Live birth rate per frozen egg used in IVF is 2-12% depending on age, with 7% average for 36-37 year olds

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A 2023 Italian study (n=800 cycles) reported 55% ongoing pregnancy rate for women freezing at 37-39 with >12 eggs

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SART data shows 39% live birth rate for first thaw cycle in women 38-40 with 10+ eggs

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Live birth probability with 15 eggs frozen at age 35: 70-85% over 2 IVF cycles

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2023 Spanish study (n=1,100): 62% delivery rate with 12+ eggs for 36-38 y.o.

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Fertilization rate from thawed eggs: 73% ICSI, vs 68% standard IVF, per ESHRE 2022

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Blastocyst formation rate: 55% from frozen-thawed MII eggs

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For age 30-34, 1 egg yields 8% live birth chance cumulatively, per 2021 model

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80% of clinics report >90% thaw survival with Cryotec method vs 85% with Kitazato

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Ongoing pregnancy rate 48% for single vitrified-warmed embryo transfer from frozen eggs

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In 2022, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) reported 18,847 egg freezing cycles performed in the US, a 24% increase from 15,235 in 2021

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A 2023 study found that 85% of women freezing eggs were single, with 62% citing career priorities as the primary reason

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Between 2016 and 2020, egg freezing cycles grew by 179% in clinics reporting to SART, from 7,530 to 21,000 annually

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In a 2021 survey of 1,200 women, 38% of millennials (born 1981-1996) considered egg freezing, up from 12% in 2018

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UK data from HFEA shows egg freezing cycles rose from 1,170 in 2012 to 2,367 in 2021, a 102% increase

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73% of egg freezing patients in a 2022 US clinic analysis were aged 35-39

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Global egg freezing market size was valued at $2.1 billion in 2023, projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030 at 11.5% CAGR

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In Australia, egg freezing for social reasons increased 300% from 2015 to 2022 per NHMRC data

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A 2023 poll by Carrot Fertility indicated 45% of tech company employees had frozen eggs by age 35

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European Society of Human Reproduction data shows 12,500 egg freezing cycles in 2021 across 20 countries, up 15% YoY

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In 2023, 28% of US fertility clinics offered egg freezing, up from 15% in 2016

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67% of egg freezers had bachelor's degrees or higher, per 2022 US survey (n=1,500)

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Asia-Pacific egg freezing market grew 18% YoY in 2022, led by China/India clinics

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41% of women freezing eggs were executives/professionals, per 2021 Progyny data

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France reported 1,200 social egg freezing cycles in 2022 post-legalization

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Average age at freezing: 37.2 years in 2022 SART data (n=20,000 cycles)

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With egg freezing cycles in the US soaring by nearly 180% in just four years, more and more single women are proactively preserving their fertility to prioritize their careers and personal timelines.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) reported 18,847 egg freezing cycles performed in the US, a 24% increase from 15,235 in 2021
A 2023 study found that 85% of women freezing eggs were single, with 62% citing career priorities as the primary reason
Between 2016 and 2020, egg freezing cycles grew by 179% in clinics reporting to SART, from 7,530 to 21,000 annually
92% of frozen egg thaw cycles resulted in live births when 15+ eggs were retrieved for women under 35, per 2022 SART data
Cumulative live birth rate from frozen eggs is 51% after one cycle for women aged 34-35, rising to 60% with two cycles
A 2021 meta-analysis of 10 studies (n=2,000) showed 84% egg survival post-thaw, 78% fertilization rate
Average cost of egg freezing in the US is $10,000-$15,000 per cycle excluding meds ($3,000-$6,000), per 2023 FertilityIQ survey
Annual storage fees for frozen eggs average $500-$1,000 per year in US clinics, with lifetime costs up to $20,000
In NYC, egg freezing packages range $9,500-$12,500 + $4,500 meds, per 2023 CNY Fertility data
Egg retrieval involves ovarian stimulation with 225-450 IU daily gonadotropins for 10-14 days, followed by hCG trigger shot 36 hours pre-retrieval
Vitrification uses cryoprotectants like 15% ethylene glycol + 15% propylene glycol, cooling at 20,000-50,000 °C/min
Ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte retrieval aspirates 10-30 follicles using 17-20 gauge needle under IV sedation
OHSS occurs in 0.1-1% of egg freezing cycles with modern protocols, down from 5% pre-2010
Infection risk from retrieval <0.5%, treated with antibiotics prophylactically in 20% clinics
Ovarian torsion post-retrieval: 0.2% incidence, higher in large ovaries (>10cm)

Women are increasingly freezing their eggs due to career priorities and rising success rates.

Costs and Economics

Average cost of egg freezing in the US is $10,000-$15,000 per cycle excluding meds ($3,000-$6,000), per 2023 FertilityIQ survey
Annual storage fees for frozen eggs average $500-$1,000 per year in US clinics, with lifetime costs up to $20,000
In NYC, egg freezing packages range $9,500-$12,500 + $4,500 meds, per 2023 CNY Fertility data
UK egg freezing costs £3,500-£5,000 per cycle + £300/year storage, per HFEA 2023
Insurance coverage for egg freezing rose to 27% of employers in 2023 (up from 17% in 2021), per Mercer survey (n=500 companies)
IVF after egg thaw adds $12,000-$20,000, making total cost $25,000-$40,000 lifetime, per 2022 ASRM data
In Canada, egg freezing costs CAD 8,000-12,000 without public funding, per 2023 CFAS report
Tech firms like Google cover up to $10,000 for egg freezing for employees, per 2023 Progyny analysis
Out-of-pocket costs dropped 15% since 2019 due to competition, averaging $11,200 in 2023 US survey (n=2,500)
Average meds cost $4,800 for egg freezing, with FSH vials at $50-100 each
Total costs including thaw/IVF: $30,000 average for successful birth, 2023 estimate
Europe average egg freezing: €4,000-6,000 + €200-400/year storage, per 2023 ESHRE
35% of large US employers cover egg freezing fully (>$10k), per 2023 Xyonix survey
Meds discounts via bundling save 20-30%, e.g., $3,500 vs $5,000
Australia costs AUD10,000-15,000 + AUD500/year, no Medicare rebate for social freezing
Storage insurance adds $100-300/year, covering tank failure in 99.9% cases
ROI analysis: egg freezing success justifies cost if delaying >3 years, per 2022 model

Costs and Economics Interpretation

While the cost of preserving future fertility can run into tens of thousands of dollars, the true investment is measured in the priceless option to rewrite your biological clock.

Medical Procedures

Egg retrieval involves ovarian stimulation with 225-450 IU daily gonadotropins for 10-14 days, followed by hCG trigger shot 36 hours pre-retrieval
Vitrification uses cryoprotectants like 15% ethylene glycol + 15% propylene glycol, cooling at 20,000-50,000 °C/min
Ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte retrieval aspirates 10-30 follicles using 17-20 gauge needle under IV sedation
Baseline antral follicle count (AFC) via ultrasound predicts response: 15-25 follicles optimal for >15 eggs
AMH levels >2 ng/mL indicate good responders, targeting 15-20 eggs to avoid OHSS
Post-retrieval, eggs are denuded of cumulus cells using hyaluronidase (80 IU/mL) before vitrification
Embryo development to blastocyst from frozen eggs: Day 5/6 biopsy for PGS shows 50-60% euploid rate under 35
Hormonal suppression with OCP for 2-3 weeks pre-stimulation reduces cyst risk in 95% cases
Egg freezing cycle monitoring: 5-7 transvaginal ultrasounds + blood E2 levels every 1-2 days
OHSS risk minimized by agonist trigger (0.2mg leuprolide) + freeze-all policy in high responders
GnRH antagonist protocol preferred in 85% cycles to prevent premature ovulation
Egg vitrification in straws/groups of 1-4 oocytes using electron microscope carriers
Post-thaw warming: 30s at 37°C in 1M stepwise solution
ICSI used in 95% frozen egg IVF due to zona hardening
Cycle cancellation rate <5% with individualized dosing via AMH/AFC
Retrieval under conscious sedation: propofol 1-2mg/kg + fentanyl 1mcg/kg
Anesthesia complications <0.1%, mostly nausea 2-5%

Medical Procedures Interpretation

Think of egg freezing as a meticulously choreographed high-stakes performance where your ovaries are coaxed into a short, intense solo act, their output flash-frozen at temperatures rivaling deep space, all to await a potential encore years later under the precise beam of an electron microscope.

Risks and Complications

OHSS occurs in 0.1-1% of egg freezing cycles with modern protocols, down from 5% pre-2010
Infection risk from retrieval <0.5%, treated with antibiotics prophylactically in 20% clinics
Ovarian torsion post-retrieval: 0.2% incidence, higher in large ovaries (>10cm)
Bleeding during retrieval: 0.3-1%, mostly self-limited venous
Ectopic pregnancy rate post egg thaw IVF: 2.1%, similar to fresh IVF, per 2022 meta-analysis (n=5,000)
Psychological distress: 15-20% report anxiety/depression post-cycle, per 2023 qualitative study (n=300)
Long-term egg loss: 5-10% attrition over 10 years storage due to equipment failure
Cancer risk from fertility drugs: no increased incidence in 20-year follow-up (RR 1.02)
Moderate OHSS in 3-6% high responders (E2>4000 pg/mL day trigger)
Pelvic abscess post-retrieval: 0.04%
Thyroid dysfunction risk from hCG trigger: transient 1-2% TSH elevation
Multiple gestation risk 10-15% if >1 embryo transferred post-thaw
Regret rate: 12% of freezers didn't use eggs after 5 years, per 2023 study (n=400)
Epigenetic changes in offspring: no difference vs fresh IVF (2022 review)
VTE risk during stimulation: 0.1-0.5%, prophylaxis with heparin if BMI>30

Risks and Complications Interpretation

While modern egg freezing protocols have dramatically dialed back the physical risks to mostly rare, single-digit percentages, the process remains a significant emotional and logistical gamble, where the psychological toll and the sobering chance of never using the stored eggs can be as impactful as any medical complication.

Success Rates and Outcomes

92% of frozen egg thaw cycles resulted in live births when 15+ eggs were retrieved for women under 35, per 2022 SART data
Cumulative live birth rate from frozen eggs is 51% after one cycle for women aged 34-35, rising to 60% with two cycles
A 2021 meta-analysis of 10 studies (n=2,000) showed 84% egg survival post-thaw, 78% fertilization rate
For women >38, live birth rate per thawed egg is 4.5%, vs 8.2% for <35, from 2023 NYU Langone study (n=500)
SART 2021 data: 47% live birth rate from egg freezing + IVF for single embryo transfer
In a 2022 cohort study (n=1,284), 70% of women achieved pregnancy with 10-20 mature eggs frozen at <36
Post-warm survival rate of vitrified eggs averages 90-95% in modern labs, per ASRM 2023 guidelines
Live birth rate per frozen egg used in IVF is 2-12% depending on age, with 7% average for 36-37 year olds
A 2023 Italian study (n=800 cycles) reported 55% ongoing pregnancy rate for women freezing at 37-39 with >12 eggs
SART data shows 39% live birth rate for first thaw cycle in women 38-40 with 10+ eggs
Live birth probability with 15 eggs frozen at age 35: 70-85% over 2 IVF cycles
2023 Spanish study (n=1,100): 62% delivery rate with 12+ eggs for 36-38 y.o.
Fertilization rate from thawed eggs: 73% ICSI, vs 68% standard IVF, per ESHRE 2022
Blastocyst formation rate: 55% from frozen-thawed MII eggs
For age 30-34, 1 egg yields 8% live birth chance cumulatively, per 2021 model
80% of clinics report >90% thaw survival with Cryotec method vs 85% with Kitazato
Ongoing pregnancy rate 48% for single vitrified-warmed embryo transfer from frozen eggs

Success Rates and Outcomes Interpretation

While these promising stats offer a clear-eyed look at fertility preservation, they collectively underscore the non-negotiable math of egg freezing: your age and the number of eggs you bank are the most critical predictors of success, turning hope into a carefully calculated probability.

Usage and Demographics

In 2022, the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) reported 18,847 egg freezing cycles performed in the US, a 24% increase from 15,235 in 2021
A 2023 study found that 85% of women freezing eggs were single, with 62% citing career priorities as the primary reason
Between 2016 and 2020, egg freezing cycles grew by 179% in clinics reporting to SART, from 7,530 to 21,000 annually
In a 2021 survey of 1,200 women, 38% of millennials (born 1981-1996) considered egg freezing, up from 12% in 2018
UK data from HFEA shows egg freezing cycles rose from 1,170 in 2012 to 2,367 in 2021, a 102% increase
73% of egg freezing patients in a 2022 US clinic analysis were aged 35-39
Global egg freezing market size was valued at $2.1 billion in 2023, projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030 at 11.5% CAGR
In Australia, egg freezing for social reasons increased 300% from 2015 to 2022 per NHMRC data
A 2023 poll by Carrot Fertility indicated 45% of tech company employees had frozen eggs by age 35
European Society of Human Reproduction data shows 12,500 egg freezing cycles in 2021 across 20 countries, up 15% YoY
In 2023, 28% of US fertility clinics offered egg freezing, up from 15% in 2016
67% of egg freezers had bachelor's degrees or higher, per 2022 US survey (n=1,500)
Asia-Pacific egg freezing market grew 18% YoY in 2022, led by China/India clinics
41% of women freezing eggs were executives/professionals, per 2021 Progyny data
France reported 1,200 social egg freezing cycles in 2022 post-legalization
Average age at freezing: 37.2 years in 2022 SART data (n=20,000 cycles)

Usage and Demographics Interpretation

While modern society still hasn't found the perfect work-life balance formula, a growing number of women are writing a new equation, trading their biological clocks for a career runway by strategically freezing their eggs.

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