Egg freezing in India is still regarded as a relatively new and innovative concept. It is done in India more for medical reasons than elective, but is slowly gaining popularity as women learn about their options to preserve fertility and hear about celebrities, such as Priyanka Chopra, choosing this option. According to data from fertility clinics and experts, there has been a significant rise in the demand for egg freezing in India in recent years. There is a 30% expected growth in the fertility tourism market in India by 2030.
A study conducted by the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) estimated that the number of women opting for egg freezing has increased by 50% in the last three years. The study also revealed that the majority of women opting for egg freezing are aged between 30 to 35 years, with career advancement being one of the primary reasons cited for delaying motherhood, as reported by an article published by the India Times.
Total Cost: $2,400 - $6,100 USD
Single Cycle: $1,400 - $4,600 USD
Medication: $1,000 - $1,500 USD
Annual Storage: $200 - $1,000 USD
Prevalence:
The actual number of egg freezing cycles performed in India is currently unknown.
Popular Egg Freezing Clinics:
Fertility World - Gurgaon, Haryana
Sapling IVF- Uttam Nagar, New Delhi
ART Fertility Clinics- Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Haryana
Kiran Infertility Center- Hyderabad, Telangana
For Citizens:
Elective egg freezing is not covered by state health plans or insurance in India. Tissue storage costs can be covered by in-house funding or grants. Accenture India, WeWork India, Flipkart, Accenture, Cisco, and TIAA Global Business Services are among the few companies that offer their employees coverage for egg freezing.
Laws:
There is no age limit in India for egg freezing. Eggs can be stored up to 10 years, after which they are destroyed or donated for research as per the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021.
For Non-Citizens:
Financial payment plans are often not available for international patients.
Some clinics do not ship frozen eggs to other countries. Be sure to check with clinics before. (BioCouriers and Embryo Courier are companies that internationally transports frozen embryos, eggs, and sperm.)
Egg Freezing Resources in India:
The Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility helps patients educate themselves about assisted reproduction and fertility.
Get straightforward pricing information for egg freezing clinics in India.
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