DATA ON WOMEN IN ELECTIVE EGG FREEZING PROGRAMME BY PARTICIPATION NUMBERS AND AGE SINCE JULY 2023, AND AVERAGE COST OF ONE COMPLETE CYCLE AT PUBLIC HOSPITALS

NOTICE PAPER NO. 471

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 4 FEBRUARY 2026

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan

Nominated MP

Question No. 960

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) how many women have undergone elective egg freezing since its implementation in July 2023; (b) what is the age breakdown of these women; and (c) what is the average total out-of-pocket cost for one complete cycle of elective egg freezing at public hospitals.

Answer

Since the introduction of elective egg freezing (EEF) in June 2023, more than 800 women have undergone EEF (as of 31 December 2025). Approximately 57% of them are 35 years and above, 39% between 30 to 34 years and 4% below 30 years.  An egg freezing cycle at public hospitals costs approximately $10,000.