I didn’t wake up one day planning this. It happened after months of thinking about the future and realizing I wanted options. So I started asking clinics, talking to people who’ve been through the process, and gathering real numbers—not guesses.

Here’s what I learned about the cost of freezing eggs in Nigeria.

🧪 1. Initial Consultation

Before anything else, you need to be assessed.

Most fertility clinics charge a consultation fee. On average, that’s around ₦15,000 to ₦30,000 depending on the facility.

This fee gets you a review of your hormone levels and an understanding of your fertility window.

💊 2. Hormone Stimulation Medications

This is where the price starts to rise.

To produce multiple eggs, you undergo hormone injections for about 10–14 days. These meds alone can cost between ₦150,000 and ₦400,000 depending on the brand and dosage your doctor prescribes.

This part is non-negotiable. It’s what makes egg retrieval possible.

🩺 3. Egg Retrieval Procedure

Once your eggs are ready, they’re retrieved in a minor medical procedure.

Egg retrieval in Nigeria typically costs ₦500,000 to ₦1,200,000 depending on the clinic’s reputation and technology used.

This includes:
 • Ultrasound monitoring
 • The retrieval process
 • Anesthesia

This is the core of the whole process. No retrieval, no freezing.

❄️ 4. Freezing and Storage

After the eggs are retrieved, they’re frozen and stored.

The initial freezing charge is usually built into the retrieval cost at most clinics, but annual storage is separate.

Expect to pay around ₦100,000 to ₦300,000 per year for storage depending on the facility.

Some clinics offer multi-year packages at a slightly discounted rate.

💡 Realistic Total Estimate

When you put everything together, here’s what it looks like:
 • Consultation: ₦15,000 – ₦30,000
 • Medications: ₦150,000 – ₦400,000
 • Egg retrieval: ₦500,000 – ₦1,200,000
 • First year of storage: ₦100,000 – ₦300,000

Approximate total: ₦765,000 to ₦1,930,000+

This is what many women actually pay in Nigeria right now, not some inflated, far-fetched number.

Have you asked a clinic for a quote yet? let us know in the comments