Fertility Preservation
Egg freezing allows you to preserve your fertility, whether you’re considering gender-affirming treatment or choosing to plan ahead. It offers flexibility, reassurance and greater control over your future path to parenthood.
Egg freezing (oocyte vitrification) lets you preserve your eggs for future use, before starting testosterone, after pausing it, prior to gender-affirming surgery or whenever it feels right for you.
Egg freezing can help keep your future family-building options open for trans and non-binary patients. It provides flexibility, whether you already know you want a biological child or simply want to preserve the choice.
Our care is tailored and inclusive. Scans, procedures, communication and emotional support are all adapted to meet your needs, so you can feel safe and supported throughout the process.
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The egg freezing process is straightforward, supportive and guided by specialists experienced in trans and non-binary care every step of the way.
You’ll start with tests and consultations to understand your fertility:
If you’re taking testosterone, you may need to pause it briefly to allow your ovaries to respond. You’ll also have:
Self-injected medication helps your ovaries produce multiple eggs. You’ll attend approximately 2–3 scans to monitor progress, with care tailored to your comfort and needs.
A short, 30-minute procedure under sedation. Supportive positioning and trauma-informed care help you feel safe and comfortable throughout. Your clinician will discuss the best option for you during your consultation.
Your eggs are rapidly frozen and securely stored until you’re ready to use them to create embryos.
At London Women’s Clinic, we are proud to support transgender and non-binary individuals on their fertility journeys.
So far, this care has included:
Our recent study highlights the experiences, treatment decisions, and outcomes of transgender and non-binary individuals at our centre, including egg freezing (Davenport-Pleasance et al., 2025).
Fertility preservation gives you options over your future, supporting both your family plans and your gender-affirming journey.
The cost of egg freezing can vary depending on how many cycles you need and your personal treatment plan. Understanding what’s included can help you plan your fertility preservation journey with confidence.
Included in the fee:
In addition to your main procedure fee, there are some additional costs you will need to be aware of when planning your treatment. Additonal costs may include:
For Egg Freezing, the average total treatment cost for one cycle is £6,100 - £7,300.
For Egg Freezing, the average total treatment cost for your second cycle is £5,335 - £6,535.
For Egg Freezing, the average total treatment cost for your third cycle is £4,835 - £6,035.
Egg freezing for trans and non-binary patients is available at several clinics across the UK, making it easier for you to access compassionate, inclusive, and expert fertility care close to home. Our clinics provide supportive, professional, and confidential care at every step of your journey.
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The assessment begins with tests and consultations to give you a clear picture of your fertility. All patients have an AMH blood test to check ovarian reserve, as well as routine blood tests including TSH, FBC and Vitamin D. You’ll also have a pelvic ultrasound (transvaginal or transabdominal, whichever feels most comfortable) and a consultation with a fertility specialist experienced in supporting trans and non-binary patients.
Your eggs can be thawed, fertilised with partner or donor sperm and the resulting embryos can be transferred to your uterus, a partner’s or a surrogate’s.
Yes, more trans and non-binary people are choosing fertility preservation as part of long-term family planning.
Eggs can be safely stored for up to 55 years in the UK.
Some patients may be eligible, particularly when fertility preservation is part of gender-affirming care.
Yes. Risks are generally mild, including minor medication side effects, rare OHSS or sedation-related risks. We monitor you closely throughout treatment.
Yes. Many patients choose to freeze additional eggs to increase their options for the future.
Not always. We offer transabdominal scans where possible and provide trauma-informed care throughout the process. Please note that egg collection is a transvaginal procedure and your specialist will explain what to expect.
Coming off testosterone and starting oestrogen therapy can feel challenging, as your body adjusts and periods may resume. We provide specialist counselling and trauma-informed care and adapt your treatment plan to support your wellbeing throughout this process.
Periods typically return within about three months, though this can vary. Ultrasounds and blood tests help us check when your body is ready.
Usually, yes, pausing allows your ovaries to respond properly. Your specialist will guide you through the process.
Current research suggests that egg quality is similar whether you freeze your eggs before or after starting testosterone.
Preserving your fertility is a way to keep your future options open. Speak with a specialist experienced in caring for trans and non-binary patients and receive guidance that’s compassionate, clear and tailored to you.
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