Luna Maya Freezes Her Eggs: A Look at the Costs and Procedure!

Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, has become a popular topic following actress Luna Maya's public announcement last year that she underwent the procedure for health reasons.

Egg freezing is a method used to preserve a woman's ability to conceive in the future. The first human birth resulting from this method was reported in 1986.

However, this procedure comes with significant costs. According to fertilityiq.com, in the United States, the cost of egg freezing per cycle is divided into three parts: procedure, medication, and storage.

First, the procedure cost is US$11,000, or approximately Rp 157.75 million (using an exchange rate of Rp 14,341/US$). This includes anesthesia, egg retrieval, doctor's monitoring, and other related expenses.

Second, medication costs approximately US$5,000, or Rp 71.7 million. Medication costs vary depending on the patient's individual physical condition. Third, egg storage costs around US$2,000, or Rp 28.7 million.

Age is a significant factor influencing egg freezing. The best age for obtaining high-quality eggs is generally considered to be between 25 and 35 years old. Above 35, the quality and quantity of eggs typically decline.