New Delhi, July 15 -- Discussions around the cost of egg freezing often begin with the procedure itself, which can range from approximately Rs.80,000 to Rs.1.5 lakh. However, this figure may not reflect the full range of associated expenses.

The quoted price most of the time refers to one part of the procedure. By the time a woman has completed a single cycle, stored her eggs for five years, and returned for a transfer, the actual spend can be three to four times that opening figure. Here is what the full bill breakdown looks like.

The consultation and workup

Before any procedure begins, a fertility specialist will run a baseline assessment hormone panels (AMH, FSH, LH), an antral follicle count via ultrasound, and a general health wor...