Egg Freezing in Astoria, NY
Astoria is one of Queens’ most vibrant neighborhoods, and until now, accessible fertility care has been hard to find nearby. Open Fertility Astoria was built to change that. Egg freezing here costs an estimated $7,574 total including medications, well below the $12,000 national average, and your care is managed by a dedicated Open Fertility provider who leads your consultations, treatment planning, and monitoring from your first visit through retrieval day. Every retrieval is performed by a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at Spring Fertility’s Manhattan lab near Bryant Park, where retrievals and embryology are supported through Spring Fertility’s clinical and laboratory infrastructure.
Clinic Information
Open Fertility Astoria
36-13 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103
P. (718) 450-9440
F. (718) 450-9441
[email protected]
Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST | M-F
Located one minute from the N/W trains at 30th Ave station, with Q18 and Q19 bus service directly on the block.
Take a look at our Astoria clinic before your first visit.
Why Egg Freezing?
Fertility Changes Over Time
Egg quantity and quality both decline with age. Freezing preserves your eggs at the age they are retrieved, and age at freezing is an important factor in their future reproductive potential.
Flexibility and Peace of Mind
Egg freezing gives you additional family-building options and more flexibility in your timeline. Reproductive biology continues to change with age, but having eggs cryopreserved can expand the options available to you when you are ready.
A Sprint, Not a Marathon
Egg freezing is a focused, short-term process. In just a few weeks, you can complete the steps to preserve your eggs, giving you more flexibility and control over your family-building timeline.
Egg Freezing Cost in Astoria
Our patients deserve transparent, straightforward pricing. By simplifying the process, we offer great care at a fraction of what most clinics charge.
| Service | Open Fertility Roseville |
|---|---|
| Egg Freezing Cycle | $5,074 |
| Estimated Medications | ~$2,500 |
| Estimated Total | ~$7,574 |
| Initial Consultation | $195 |
Your care team can help you identify programs, such as Fertility LifeLines, to further reduce medication costs.
Flexible monthly payment plans are available through PatientFi. FSA and HSA funds can be applied toward treatment costs. A 2.5% discount applies to payments made by cash, check, wire, or ACH (automated bank transfer).
What Are the Success Rates for Egg Freezing?
The likelihood of achieving pregnancy from frozen eggs depends on your age at the time of freezing and the number of eggs stored. Age at freezing is an important factor in the reproductive potential of each egg.
Use the Egg Freezing Calculator on our treatment page to get an estimate based on published population-level research from Doyle et al. and Cobo et al. The calculator provides an estimate, not a prediction or guarantee of any individual patient’s outcome.
Who Is Egg Freezing For?
Egg freezing at our Astoria clinic is a proactive option for:
- Individuals who want to preserve future family-building options based on their age, reproductive goals, or personal timeline
- Those who anticipate delaying childbearing and want to preserve eggs while younger
- LGBTQ+ individuals and transgender patients considering gender-affirming treatments that may affect fertility
- People thinking ahead to their desired future family size
- Anyone with a medical history or anticipated treatment that may impact future fertility
There’s no single reason that’s more valid than another. If you’re considering egg freezing, a consultation with our Astoria team is the best place to start.
Meet Your Roseville Egg Freezing Team
Deb Minjarez,
MD
Open Fertility Medical Director
She / Hers
Dr. Debra Minjarez is a reproductive endocrinologist with over two decades of experience supporting patients through every phase of their fertility treatment. At Open Fertility, she serves as Medical Director and leads our physician oversight model.
Ava Schwartz, PA-C
Open Fertility Provider
She / Hers
Ava Schwartz is a New York State-licensed and Nationally Certified Physician Associate. She began her career at Spring Fertility in New York City, where she gained hands-on experience with egg retrievals and reproductive procedures before joining the Open Fertility team.
Valerie Shafran, FNP-C
Open Fertility Provider
She / Hers
Valerie Shafran holds a Master of Science in Nursing and brings deep reproductive health expertise from her time as a Fertility Nurse Practitioner at NYU and Extend Fertility. She is fluent in Russian and conversational in Spanish, and is committed to creating inclusive, supportive care for patients of all backgrounds.
How Egg Freezing Works at Open Fertility Astoria
Your Open Fertility provider leads your consultations, treatment planning, and monitoring appointments locally at our Astoria clinic. Egg retrievals are performed by a Spring Fertility reproductive endocrinologist at Spring Fertility’s Manhattan lab near Bryant Park. A patient navigator is assigned after your first appointment and can be reached through the Salve app to support you throughout treatment.
01 Initial Testing
Your initial consultation will take place on-site at our Astoria clinic. You’ll complete initial testing and then meet with your dedicated provider to discuss your test results and learn more about the egg freezing process. This appointment takes about an hour, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions.
02 Treatment Plan
The results from your initial visit, including your ovarian reserve, hormone levels, medical history, and reproductive goals, allow your provider to build a treatment plan and calendar that reflects your clinical picture and your schedule.
03 Ovarian Stimulation
When you decide to move forward, you’ll begin self-administering hormonal injections to grow the eggs in your ovaries. We teach you how. We’ll monitor your ovaries’ progress during this time with transvaginal ultrasounds and bloodwork.
04 Egg Retrieval
Once your follicles have reached the appropriate stage of development, you’ll be scheduled for your egg retrieval, a 20-minute outpatient procedure performed by a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist under general anesthesia. For this procedure, you will travel to Spring Fertility’s Manhattan lab near Bryant Park. Many patients are able to take this day off and return to work or normal daily activities the following day, though recovery varies.
05 Storage
Your eggs will be cryopreserved and securely stored at Spring Fertility’s lab until you decide what to do with them. Cryopreserved eggs can remain stored for many years. Your care team can discuss storage timelines and options specific to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I freeze my eggs?
Everyone’s situation is different, and the right time for egg freezing varies from person to person. Egg quantity and quality generally decline with age, and ovarian reserve and individual response to stimulation vary. Your provider will give you an honest picture of your individual situation at your consultation.
Will egg freezing affect my future fertility?
No. Egg freezing does not impact your future fertility. The process of egg retrieval only takes a small portion of the eggs available in that cycle, leaving the rest of your egg supply unaffected. Similar to how birth control pills don’t extend or reduce fertility, egg freezing preserves eggs without changing your body’s natural reproductive potential.
How long can my eggs be stored?
Cryopreserved eggs can remain stored for many years. Your care team can discuss storage timelines and policies specific to your situation. Many individuals choose to try conceiving naturally first, viewing their frozen eggs as a backup plan. Others use their frozen eggs when they’re ready to expand their family. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Do I have to use my frozen eggs to get pregnant?
No. Freezing eggs does not obligate you to use them. Some patients later conceive without needing their frozen eggs. Others use them when they’re ready to build or expand their family. The decision of what to do with cryopreserved eggs remains entirely yours.
Do I have to stop using birth control to freeze my eggs?
Birth control requirements vary depending on your individual situation and the type of contraception you are using. Your Open Fertility provider will review your current contraception at your consultation and advise you on any changes needed before starting the egg freezing process.
Where does the egg retrieval take place?
All egg retrievals are performed at Spring Fertility’s Manhattan surgery center in the Bryant Park neighborhood. Consultations and monitoring appointments take place at our Astoria clinic at 36-13 30th Ave. Your care team will walk you through the logistics well in advance of your retrieval date.
Is egg freezing available for LGBTQ+ patients?
Yes. Open Fertility Astoria welcomes and affirms patients of all gender identities and family structures. Egg freezing is an option for transgender patients considering gender-affirming treatments that may affect fertility, and for anyone who wants to preserve their eggs for future use.
Explore Egg Freezing With Us
Expert egg freezing care, transparently priced at an estimated $7,574 per cycle including medications. Monitoring and consultations happen close to home in Astoria. Egg retrievals are performed by a reproductive endocrinologist at Spring Fertility’s Manhattan lab. Your dedicated Open Fertility provider stays with you from your first consultation through retrieval.