Egg freezing isn’t new, having first emerged in the 80s, more people are opting for this service than ever before. Between 2009 and 2016, the number of American women freezing their eggs rose by 1000 percent. Requests for egg-freezing services increased further during the pandemic. The decision to freeze eggs can be motivated by various factors. Many women are choosing to prioritize their careers first, citing the lack of a suitable partner, or want to balance their personal finances before traversing into pregnancy. According to the agency HFEA only 26 percent (1 in 5) women who completed egg retrievals before the age of 35 successfully became pregnant later on. That likelihood drops further to 13 percent for women who froze their eggs after turning 35. Practitioners have advised patients to treat egg freezing as having a ‘lottery ticket’ rather than an ‘insurance policy’ for parenthood. Going through the procedures (and paying for them) does not guarantee individuals will (or want to) have a child. The chances of pregnancy are slightly increased, the sum of money spent throughout the process can leave many individuals financially worse off as fees start to accumulate up at every stage. Injected hormones, egg collection, storage, and later rounds of IVF to produce a healthy embryo are costly when the number of rounds needed is unpredictable. The majority of countries do not cover IVF related services therefore many people are migrating to countries in Asia or Europe to find a clinic that is economically more feasible. However, even in the most economical location egg freezing and the like can cost an exorbitant amount of money. Therefore, even with people that incur a positive success with egg freezing, the costs and benefits of egg freezing must be better outlined by doctors and clinics everywhere.
Ref:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/11/not-a-guarantee-why-freezing-your-eggs-shouldnt-be-an-insurance-policy 
