That said, it’s important to have a fully costed plan before you begin, so you can be prepared. All good clinics will be able to give you a complete break down of the costs involved.

However, be wary of any clinic that seems too cheap – there may be hidden costs, or they may be cutting corners. Be sure to ask them exactly what you get for the money you’re paying – you don’t want any unpleasant surprises further down the line with unexpected costs.

When talking to your clinic about prices, make sure you’ve got everything covered. Take a look at our handy checklist below:

Eligibility for health service funding depends on your individual health status and specific criteria within individual countries.

Funding for egg freezing through choice, rather than medical necessity, is likely to be private. Many clinics offer monthly payment plans to help manage the cost of treatment.

A small number of health insurance policies do include egg freezing (or part of the investigative process) and some progressive businesses now include egg freezing as part of a benefits package for female employees – so check your company policy.