Egg donation costs

Many families come to us for advice on borrowing eggs, and the first thing they say when they sit down is not "how to operate", but "how much does it cost to borrow eggs?" It's not that they don't care about the process, but that this step is truly the most practical consideration for every family.

So today, we won't bother with those incomprehensible terms, nor will we go into circles. Let's talk about how much budget we need to prepare, why it's expensive, whether we can save money, and what pitfalls are involved in doing egg borrowing test tubes in 2025.

What is the price difference between fresh eggs and frozen eggs? 

There are two main routes for borrowing eggs for IVF: using fresh eggs or freezing eggs. This is not just a matter of random selection, there are significant differences behind it, and the prices are not of the same level at all.

If you want peace of mind, high success rate, and multiple embryos, then fresh eggs are the first choice. Why? Because fresh egg donation is a "one-on-one" customized service. The egg donor girl can cooperate with your cycle to promote ovulation, retrieve eggs, and synchronize laboratory procedures, and can basically obtain 15-25 fresh eggs, which can be used to create multiple embryos without any problem. She can even select gender and screen for genetic problems.

Details of the cost for a set of fresh eggs: 

Cost Items	Price range (USD)	illustrate
Egg Donor Compensation	$8,000 - $15,000+	Elite egg donors (highly educated, good-looking, etc.) are more expensive
Egg Donor Travel and Accommodation	$1,000 - $6,000	Interstate or international transportation and accommodation to the clinic
Medical examinations and screenings	$1,500 - $3,000	Hormones, infectious diseases, genes, etc.
Psychological evaluation	About $500	Assessing the Mental Health of Egg Donors
Medical Insurance	$500 - $1,000	Cover the risks of ovulation induction or surgery
Intermediary service fee	$10,000 - $20,000	One-stop services including matching, coordination, and legal support

Comprehensive service for fresh eggs Basic total price: Approximately $20000- $35000

In addition, clinic fees (often overlooked) need to be added: 

Clinic related projects	Price range (USD)	illustrate
Ovarian-stimulating drugs and cycle monitoring	$3,000 - $5,000	Medication and cycle tracking
Egg retrieval and sperm processing	$2,000 - $4,000	Contains sperm collection and semen optimization
Embryo culture and transfer	$5,000 - $10,000	Including embryo laboratory, PGT screening, transplantation, etc.

The total expenditure is approximately $30000- $50000+

Freezing eggs: faster and cheaper, but there are also "costs". Speaking of freezing eggs, it is more like "shelf stock". The eggs have already been frozen, you just need to choose the girl, pay, and do the cycle, without waiting for her to cooperate with you in promoting ovulation and arranging time.

Price calculation table for frozen eggs: 

Cost Items	Price range (USD)	illustrate
Price per egg	About $1,500	Sold by piece, market price
Recommended purchase quantity	6 - 8 pcs	Improve the probability of embryo formation and control the risk of failure
Total egg price	$9,000 - $12,000	Slightly fluctuates according to the purchase quantity
Subsequent clinic operation fees	$7,000 - $15,000	Including thawing, fertilization, transplantation, laboratory related fees

The total expenditure for frozen eggs is about $16000- $25000

Which option is more cost-effective?

 Actually, there's no such thing as an 'absolute value for money', only whether it's suitable or not.

Fresh eggs are suitable for: wanting multiple embryos, planning multiple children; Very concerned about embryo quality and genetic risk; Having clear gender preferences (such as wanting to undergo gender screening); The budget is sufficient, and we hope to achieve it in one step with controllable risks. We chose fresh eggs from the beginning, even though they were a bit expensive, it was worth it if we wanted two children, "a mother of two told me.

Freezing eggs is suitable: with limited budget, if you want to get it done once within 200000 RMB; Time is tight, I want to start the cycle as soon as possible and don't want to wait for a match; Low requirements for the appearance/education level of egg donors; I don't mind starting over again in case of failure. We bought 8 eggs, paired them into two embryos, one successfully implanted, and now the baby has been born. "Feedback from one of our single parent clients.

At the end, I would like to say a few words from my heart: Many people think that borrowing eggs is just "buying eggs for test tube", but in fact, it carries many people's expectations for life and is a particularly profound life decision.

We have encountered many families, from hesitation and anxiety to firm choices, every step is not easy. The cost is just the tip of the iceberg, behind it lies a family's wholehearted investment in the future. What we can do is to clearly explain the purpose of every penny and the consequences of every decision.

If you have any other questions about egg borrowing, such as how to choose an egg donor, the success rate of egg freezing, or unsure which method is suitable for you, feel free to chat anytime. Let's speak slowly and try our best to make this path as easy as possible for you.