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Egg freezing remains an out-of-pocket procedure in most countries, including Singapore, with costs ranging from SGD 8,000 to SGD 20,000 per cycle, not including storage fees and subsequent IVF procedures. Women often face financial hurdles, with some companies beginning to offer fertility benefits as part of employee wellness schemes.
The ongoing costs of storage add to the financial burden, with fees for maintaining frozen eggs potentially running into thousands of dollars over decades. As one woman comments, the expense can be seen as a "premium insurance" — a form of long-term investment in future parenthood.