Egg Freezing Surgery in Thailand (Oocyte Cryopreservation)

Egg freezing gives you the power to pause your biological clock — storing your eggs at their current quality until you're ready to start a family. Thailand's leading fertility clinics use the same vitrification technology found in top US and European centres, with experienced embryologists achieving survival rates above 90%, at a fraction of the cost you'd pay at home.

Procedure 10–14 days

Hospital Stay Day procedure (egg retrieval)

Recovery 1–2 days after retrieval

Minimum Stay 10–14 days

What Is Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing — oocyte cryopreservation — collects and stores unfertilised eggs for future use. Eggs are flash-frozen using vitrification, preventing ice crystal formation and preserving cellular integrity. When ready to conceive, eggs are thawed, fertilised via ICSI, and the resulting embryo transferred to your uterus.

Vitrification technology achieves egg survival rates above 90%, preserving eggs at their current quality for years or decades. The procedure is most effective when performed before age 35, though women in their late thirties and early forties can still benefit depending on their ovarian reserve.

Common Concerns Egg Freezing Can Address

You want to preserve your fertility but aren't ready to start a family yet
You're facing medical treatment such as chemotherapy that may affect your egg quality
You're concerned about age-related decline in egg quality or ovarian reserve
You haven't found the right partner but want to keep your options open
You want a proactive backup plan while trying to conceive naturally

Are You a Good Candidate?

Generally in good health
Ideally under 38 (though older patients can still benefit — your specialist will advise)
Had a fertility assessment or willing to complete one before treatment
Able to commit to a 10–14 day stay in Thailand

Techniques & Options

The egg freezing process follows a well-established protocol used worldwide. Your fertility specialist will tailor the medication dosage and monitoring schedule to your ovarian reserve and hormone levels, ensuring the best possible response.

There are two main stimulation approaches your specialist may recommend:

Conventional Stimulation Protocol

The most common approach. Injectable gonadotropins are used over 10–12 days to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs. Regular ultrasound scans and blood tests monitor follicle growth. A trigger injection is given when follicles reach the target size, and egg retrieval takes place 34–36 hours later.

Suitable for most patients with normal ovarian reserve
Typically yields 8–15 eggs per cycle
Allows the best chance of banking enough eggs in a single cycle

Mild Stimulation Protocol

A lower dose of stimulation medication is used, sometimes combined with oral fertility tablets such as letrozole. This produces fewer eggs per cycle but is gentler on the body, with a lower risk of ovarian hyperstimulation. It may be recommended for patients at risk of OHSS or those who prefer a less intensive approach.

Reduced medication costs and fewer side effects
Lower risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
May require more than one cycle to bank a sufficient number of eggs

Recovery Timeline

Days 1–10

Ovarian stimulation begins with daily injections, which you self-administer using fine-gauge needles. Monitoring appointments every 2–3 days track follicle growth via ultrasound and blood tests. Your clinic adjusts medication doses based on your response.

Days 10–12

Once your follicles reach the target size — typically 17–20 mm — a trigger injection is given. Egg retrieval is scheduled 34–36 hours later. This is a short day procedure performed under light sedation, lasting about 15–20 minutes. You'll rest at the clinic for a few hours before returning to your hotel.

Days 12–14

Recovery after egg retrieval is usually straightforward. Most patients experience mild bloating or cramping that resolves within 1–2 days. Your embryology team will confirm how many mature eggs were collected and successfully vitrified. You'll receive a full report before you leave.

After Departure

Your frozen eggs are stored securely in liquid nitrogen tanks at the clinic. Annual storage fees apply. When you're ready to use them, the eggs are thawed, fertilised via ICSI, and the resulting embryo is transferred — either in Thailand or shipped to a clinic closer to home, depending on your preference.

What to Expect

90%+ Egg survival rate after vitrification

8–15 Eggs Typical yield per stimulation cycle

Years of Storage Eggs remain viable indefinitely when frozen

Safety & Risks

Egg freezing is a safe and well-established procedure. The risks are the same as those associated with the stimulation and retrieval phase of IVF. Serious complications are rare when treatment is carried out by experienced specialists at accredited clinics.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) — usually mild
Mild bloating, cramping, or discomfort during stimulation
Small risk of bleeding or infection from the retrieval procedure

Emotional or psychological stress during the process
No guarantee that frozen eggs will result in a pregnancy when used
Eggs may not survive the thawing process (though survival rates exceed 90%)

Your specialist will assess your ovarian reserve and medical history before treatment and tailor your stimulation protocol to minimise the risk of complications. Leading Thai clinics follow international guidelines, including those set by ESHRE and ASRM, to ensure safe and effective care.

How Much Does Egg Freezing Cost in Thailand?

Our pricing is transparent and all-inclusive — your quote covers everything from specialist consultations to vitrification and first-year storage.

Egg Freezing

All-inclusive egg freezing cycle

From $2,800

Fertility specialist consultations
Ovarian stimulation monitoring
Egg retrieval under sedation

Oocyte vitrification
First year of storage
Dedicated care coordinator

Add Accommodation Package

Hotel, breakfast, airport transfers & 24/7 support

From $89 / night

Affordable suites on Sukhumvit Soi 23, a short ride from leading fertility clinics. Rooms include a kitchenette, daily breakfast, and access to the pool and fitness centre — a comfortable, budget-friendly base during your treatment.

A well-appointed serviced residence in the heart of Sukhumvit with full kitchen, washer-dryer, pool and gym. Ideal for patients on longer treatment cycles who want a home-away-from-home feel with hotel-level service.

A luxury hotel close to the clinic district, known for impeccable Japanese-standard service. Spacious rooms, an acclaimed spa, and 24-hour room service — the premium choice for a stress-free stay during treatment.

Common Questions About Egg Freezing

Everything you need to know before your procedure

A typical egg freezing cycle takes 10–14 days from the start of stimulation to egg retrieval. You'll have monitoring appointments every 2–3 days during stimulation and can enjoy Thailand between visits. Most patients fly home 1–2 days after retrieval.

Egg quality and quantity decline with age, so the earlier you freeze, the better the outcomes. Clinically, freezing before age 35 gives the highest chance of success when the eggs are eventually used. However, women up to their early 40s can still benefit — your specialist will assess your ovarian reserve and advise on realistic expectations.

The number depends on your age and goals. As a general guide, freezing 15–20 mature eggs gives a reasonable chance of at least one live birth for women under 35. Older patients may need more eggs to achieve the same probability. Your specialist will discuss targets based on your ovarian reserve testing.

The daily stimulation injections use very fine needles and most patients find them manageable after the first couple of days. Egg retrieval is performed under light sedation, so you won't feel anything during the procedure. Afterwards, mild bloating or cramping is common but typically resolves within a day or two.

Vitrified eggs can be stored indefinitely in liquid nitrogen without any deterioration in quality. There is no evidence that storage duration affects outcomes — eggs frozen for 10 years perform the same as those frozen for one year. Annual storage fees apply, and your clinic will contact you each year to confirm you wish to continue storage.

When you're ready, your eggs are thawed and fertilised with sperm using ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection). The resulting embryos are cultured in the lab for 3–5 days, and the best embryo is transferred to your uterus. This can be done in Thailand or, in some cases, eggs can be shipped to a clinic in your home country.

Success depends primarily on the age at which the eggs were frozen, not the age at which they are used. For eggs frozen before age 35, live birth rates per transfer are comparable to fresh IVF cycles — around 40–50%. Rates decline for eggs frozen at older ages. Your specialist will provide personalised estimates based on the number and quality of your stored eggs.

Our quoted price covers specialist consultations, ovarian stimulation monitoring, egg retrieval under sedation, vitrification of your eggs, and the first year of storage. Stimulation medications are typically additional, as the dosage varies by patient. Your coordinator will provide a full, transparent cost breakdown before you commit.

Yes, though your specialist may recommend a modified protocol and you may need more than one cycle to bank a sufficient number of eggs. Women with low AMH or antral follicle counts can still benefit from egg freezing, but it's important to have realistic expectations about the number of eggs retrieved per cycle.

Yes. Egg freezing for fertility preservation is fully legal in Thailand and is offered at licensed, regulated fertility clinics. Thai fertility clinics are governed by the Medical Council of Thailand and the Royal Thai Government's Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, ensuring high standards of care and laboratory practice.

Dr. Natthida Chaisiri

MEDICALLY REVIEWED

Dr. Natthida Chaisiri

MEDICALLY REVIEWED

Fertility Specialist · Bangkok

Last reviewed: February 18, 2026

Medical References

What's Included

Fertility specialist consultations
Ovarian stimulation monitoring
Egg retrieval under sedation
Oocyte vitrification
First year of storage
Dedicated care coordinator

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