{"id":25341,"date":"2025-11-20T18:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T18:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=25341"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:58:59","slug":"egg-freezing-vs-embryo-banking-a-comprehensive-guide-to-informed-family-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/egg-freezing-vs-embryo-banking-a-comprehensive-guide-to-informed-family-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Egg\u00a0freezing and embryo banking: What&#8217;s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Updated&nbsp;by the Progyny Editorial Team \u2014&nbsp;November&nbsp;2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re facing fertility challenges or are interested in preserving your fertility, you may have heard of egg freezing (also called egg banking)\u00a0and\u00a0embryo banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They <em>sound <\/em>similar, and they both offer flexibility for\u00a0growing your\u00a0family.\u00a0But egg freezing and embryo banking are\u00a0very different.\u00a0Let\u2019s\u00a0walk through what they are and\u00a0how to compare your options.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&nbsp;is&nbsp;egg freezing and embryo banking?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Egg freezing&nbsp;<\/strong>(also known as egg banking or oocyte cryopreservation) allows you to retrieve&nbsp;unfertilized&nbsp;eggs and store them for future use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0egg freezing\u00a0process involves daily hormone injections, ultrasounds and bloodwork to monitor progress, and\u00a0a procedure\u00a0under\u00a0anesthesia to retrieve the eggs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Embryo banking\u00a0<\/strong>allows you to\u00a0retrieve eggs (like\u00a0with\u00a0egg freezing). Then, in a lab, those eggs are fertilized with sperm to create embryos that are frozen for the future. It is commonly done during the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who uses these&nbsp;options?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Egg freezing<\/strong>&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;an&nbsp;option&nbsp;for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Younger people who are thinking about their ovarian reserve as they age. (The number and quality of eggs&nbsp;goes&nbsp;down with age, so egg freezing&nbsp;tends to&nbsp;be used by people&nbsp;under 35.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with conditions that may affect their fertility (such as endometriosis) or who are having treatments for cancer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trans people who wish to preserve their fertility&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Egg freezing allows reproductive freedom for people who are not in a committed relationship or in case a relationship ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Embryo banking&nbsp;<\/strong>may be&nbsp;an&nbsp;option&nbsp;for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People or couples undergoing IVF\u00a0who wish to\u00a0store embryos for future pregnancies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethical and emotional considerations&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embryo banking raises ethical and emotional considerations. Some people\u00a0may feel a strong attachment to their embryos and may struggle with the idea of discarding unused embryos.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Egg banking may ease some of these concerns for some people since it involves preserving eggs rather than embryos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone\u2019s journey\u00a0is\u00a0different,\u00a0and\u00a0your feelings are\u00a0valid. Your\u00a0thoughts and emotions may also change\u00a0throughout the process, and\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0OK. Talking with\u00a0your healthcare team or a fertility counselor can help you think things through. This is a big decision, and you have a supportive team on your side.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success rates&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During your&nbsp;initial&nbsp;consultation, be sure to talk with your doctor to share your goals and understand success rates for your unique situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both frozen\u00a0eggs and embryos can be safely stored until\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0ready to be used.\u00a0(They can be frozen for any length of time.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all eggs or embryos survive the thawing process. Egg freezing has a lower survival rate than embryo banking. Since\u00a0not all eggs thaw, fertilize,\u00a0or\u00a0develop as hoped, many eggs are frozen to increase the chances of success.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of live birth success rates, neither egg freezing nor embryo banking can guarantee that an embryo will develop and&nbsp;end with&nbsp;a live birth. Your age at the time of treatment is one of the best predictors of future pregnancy.&nbsp;(Younger people have higher success rates.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Progyny benefit eases many concerns about cost, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to understand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Egg freezing&nbsp;tends to be&nbsp;lower&nbsp;cost&nbsp;at the start&nbsp;because&nbsp;it has fewer steps.&nbsp;Future costs&nbsp;will include thawing and fertilizing the eggs followed by&nbsp;growing&nbsp;embryos&nbsp;in the lab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embryo banking is more expensive\u00a0at the\u00a0start\u00a0since\u00a0it involves fertilizing the eggs with sperm and developing\u00a0an embryo(s). Future costs include storage and frozen embryo transfer to the uterus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costs vary based on the specific services you choose, but your Progyny Care Advocate can walk you through the details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making&nbsp;an&nbsp;informed&nbsp;decision&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing egg freezing or embryo banking is a personal choice. But you don\u2019t have to think through everything alone. When you meet with a reproductive endocrinology specialist, you can discuss your goals, health history, and values. They\u2019ll help you explore your options and decide the right path for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And remember, your Progyny Care Advocate is always&nbsp;here to support your journey&nbsp;and answer questions along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated&nbsp;by the Progyny Editorial Team \u2014&nbsp;November&nbsp;2025. 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