Quick Answer
Most fertility clinics in Toronto and the GTA offer egg freezing, but they differ significantly in pricing, lab quality, retrieval comfort, and geographic accessibility. Markham Fertility Centre stands out for its pain-free egg retrieval with an anesthesiologist at every procedure, competitive pricing at $8,250 per cycle, and five monitoring locations across Ontario. Other strong options include Evolve (Canada’s only dedicated egg freezing clinic), Hannam Fertility Centre, CReATe Fertility Centre, and Pollin Fertility.
What Egg Freezing Involves
Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) is a multi-step fertility preservation process:
- Ovarian stimulation (10 to 14 days): Daily injectable medications stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs
- Monitoring: 3 to 6 early-morning clinic visits for blood tests and ultrasounds to track follicle growth
- Egg retrieval: A short outpatient procedure using an ultrasound-guided needle to collect eggs from the ovaries, typically under sedation
- Vitrification: Mature eggs are rapidly frozen using advanced cryopreservation technology and stored for future use
When you are ready to conceive, the eggs are thawed, fertilized with sperm, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus through IVF.
Key Factors to Compare
Not all egg freezing experiences are equal. The most important factors to evaluate:
- Retrieval comfort: Egg retrieval is the most physically involved step. Ask whether an anesthesiologist provides sedation or if only standard clinic sedation is available.
- Cycle cost: Procedure fees vary from $8,000 to $10,000+ before medications
- Medication cost: Typically $3,000 to $7,000 per cycle depending on your protocol and ovarian response
- Storage fees: Annual cryostorage costs vary significantly and are a recurring expense
- Lab quality: Accreditation standards and vitrification protocols directly affect egg survival rates
- Location: You will need multiple morning visits during stimulation, so proximity matters
Ultimate Egg Freezing Clinics Compared
| Factor | Markham Fertility Centre | Evolve (TRIO) | Hannam Fertility Centre | CReATe Fertility Centre | Pollin Fertility |
| Cycle cost | ~$8,250 | ~$8,800 | ~$10,300 (incl. 1st year storage) | ~$8,500 | Contact clinic |
| Anesthesiologist at retrieval | Yes (only clinic in Ontario) | No | No | No | No |
| Monitoring locations | 5 across Ontario | 1 (Toronto) | 1 (Toronto) | 1 (Toronto) | 1 (Toronto) |
| On-site dispensary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage options | Contact clinic | $2,000/5yr or $780/yr | Included in 1st year, then annual | ~$450/yr | Contact clinic |
What Sets Each Clinic Apart
Markham Fertility Centre
- Pain-free egg retrieval with an anesthesiologist at every procedure, the only fertility clinic in Ontario to offer this at no extra cost. Particularly valuable for patients who are anxious about the retrieval process or worried about pain.
- Competitive pricing at ~$8,250 per cycle, among the most affordable in the GTA
- Five monitoring locations (Markham, Barrie-Innisfil, Oshawa, Orillia, Sudbury) reduce travel burden during the frequent morning visits a stimulation cycle requires
- On-site dispensary for fertility medications, so patients pick up prescriptions at the same clinic
- On-site genetics program with PGT counselling at no additional cost, relevant for patients who may use their frozen eggs for IVF later
- All-female team of five reproductive endocrinologists, established in 1990, over 12,000 families supported
Evolve Egg Freezing (TRIO Fertility)
- Canada’s only clinic solely dedicated to egg freezing, with a modern, non-clinical environment designed specifically for preservation patients
- Streamlined booking process, flexible scheduling, and a comfort-focused experience from start to finish
- Sister clinic to TRIO Fertility (40+ years, 100,000+ patient cases), where patients can later pursue IVF when ready to use their frozen eggs
- Cycle cost: ~$8,800 + $5,000 to $10,000 for medications
- Storage: $2,000 for 5 years upfront or $780/year
- Financing available through Beautifi
Hannam Fertility Centre
- Home to the only CCRM lab in Canada, accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the highest international lab standard
- Egg freezing starts at ~$10,300 including first year of storage
- One-Day Work Up condenses initial fertility testing into a single visit
- Strong choice for patients who prioritize internationally accredited lab protocols for long-term egg storage
CReATe Fertility Centre
- Known for treating complex and difficult cases, including patients with low ovarian reserve who may need tailored stimulation protocols
- Competitive pricing at ~$8,500 per cycle
- Offers natural cycle IVF options alongside standard egg freezing
- Established in 1999 with a strong reputation in the Ontario fertility community
Pollin Fertility
- Designed to not look or feel like a typical fertility clinic, with a modern, comfort-focused patient experience
- Features like vein light technology for blood draws, private changing rooms, and a custom mobile app for scheduling and results
- Strong brand appeal for patients who want a wellness-oriented, less clinical environment
- Currently offering OFP-funded IVF, relevant for patients who may later transition from preservation to treatment
Cost Overview
| Expense | Typical range |
| Egg freezing cycle (procedure) | $8,000 to $10,500 |
| Fertility medications | $3,000 to $7,000 |
| Annual storage (after year 1) | $450 to $800/year |
| Total first-year cost | $11,000 to $17,000 |
Funded preservation: Egg freezing for medical reasons (e.g., cancer diagnosis) is covered through the Ontario Fertility Program. Elective (social) egg freezing is not funded. All egg freezing expenses are eligible for the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (25% of eligible costs, up to $5,000/year).
FAQ
What is the ideal age to freeze eggs?
The ideal time is in your late 20s to early 30s when egg quality and quantity are at their peak. Freezing before 38 still provides meaningful benefit. An AMH test and antral follicle count can help determine your individual timeline.
How many eggs should I freeze?
Most specialists recommend freezing 15 to 20 mature eggs for a strong chance of at least one future live birth. Depending on your age and ovarian reserve, this may require one or two retrieval cycles.
Is egg freezing covered by OHIP?
Elective egg freezing is not funded. Medical fertility preservation (before cancer treatment, for example) is covered through the Ontario Fertility Program. Medications and storage are out-of-pocket but eligible for the Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit.
How do I choose between these clinics?
Consider what matters most: retrieval comfort (MFC is the only clinic with an anesthesiologist), lab accreditation (Hannam’s CCRM/CAP lab), a dedicated egg freezing experience (Evolve), competitive pricing (MFC or CReATe), or geographic convenience (MFC’s five Ontario locations).