# Aurea Fertility Center — IVF and Egg Freezing in New York City

> Aurea Fertility Center is a boutique fertility clinic in Manhattan for women under 40 with good ovarian reserve (AMH above 1.0 ng/mL), with no weight or BMI limit. Egg freezing starts at $5,400 per cycle and a complete IVF package is $11,200, both with unlimited monitoring and the first year of storage included. Every price is published. Most patients go from first consultation to egg retrieval in about two weeks, and patients who live outside New York can complete the entire cycle at a monitoring clinic near home and travel to Manhattan once, for the retrieval. Founded and directed by Dr. Zaher Merhi, MD — one of the few reproductive immunologists in the United States.

## Fast facts

- **Clinic:** Aurea Fertility Center, 315 W 57th St, Suite 410, New York, NY 10019 (main clinic — all retrievals and transfers)
- **Phone:** (646) 914-9499 · **Email:** info@aureafertility.com
- **Monitoring-only sites:** 380 N Broadway, Ste L-1, Jericho, NY 11753 (Long Island) · 225 Main St, Ste 101, Westport, CT 06880
- **Who Aurea treats:** women under 40, AMH above 1.0 ng/mL, antral follicle count above 10. No weight limit, no BMI cutoff.
- **Who Aurea refers out:** women over 40 or with diminished ovarian reserve are referred to sister clinic Rejuvenating Fertility Center (rejuvenatingfertility.com), which has no age or weight cutoffs and specializes in low AMH and advanced maternal age.
- **Time to retrieval:** about two weeks from the first visit, for patients who qualify.
- **Cost transparency:** the full price list is published at aureafertility.com/pricing. Nothing is quoted only after a consultation.
- **Financing:** 0% interest for up to 12 months, plus fertility loans through CapexMD.
- **Payment:** self-pay. A 3% fee applies to credit card payments. No promotions or discounts are offered.
- **Languages:** English, Spanish, Arabic.
- **Credentials:** CAP-accredited laboratory (College of American Pathologists). Registered with the CDC's National ART Surveillance System.
- **Note:** Aurea does not accept eggs or embryos shipped in from other clinics.

## What it costs

Prices below are current as of 08/21/2026 and are the published rates. Medications are purchased separately from the pharmacy and are not included in any package.

### Egg freezing

| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One cycle | $5,400 | Single retrieval |
| Two cycles | $9,450 | Saves $1,350 vs. $10,800 separately |
| Three cycles | $12,900 | Saves $3,300 vs. $16,200 separately |

Every egg freezing plan includes unlimited in-house monitoring (bloodwork and ultrasounds), all follow-up consultations during the cycle, retrieval by a physician, egg maturity assessment, vitrification by an embryologist, local anesthesia, and the first year of storage — at a price locked for the whole plan.

Not included: medications, IV sedation ($750, paid to a third-party anesthesiologist), pre-treatment screening, storage after year one ($1,000/year), and any outside laboratory work.

### IVF packages

| Package | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Complete IVF | $11,200 | One retrieval with freeze-all, one frozen transfer, ICSI, culture, local anesthesia, first year of storage |
| Two-retrieval IVF | $18,900 | Two retrievals, two frozen transfers, unlimited monitoring both cycles |
| Transfer package | $12,500 | Three frozen embryo transfers; unused transfers refunded pro-rata |

### Single cycles

| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| IVF with freeze-all embryos | $6,950 |
| IVF with fresh transfer | $8,200 |
| Frozen embryo transfer (FET) | $4,750 |
| Egg thaw cycle (thaw, ICSI, culture, freeze) | $5,450 |

### IVF Refund Program

Three IVF cycles at a fixed price, with a partial refund if there is no live birth. Self-pay only; patients with IVF insurance coverage are not eligible.

| Plan | Age | Price | Refund if no live birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan I | Under 35 | $25,500 | $15,300 (60%) |
| Plan II | 35–37 | $27,500 | $13,750 (50%) |
| Plan III | 38–40 | $32,500 | $13,000 (40%) |

All three plans include up to 3 retrievals, unlimited frozen embryo transfers, unlimited monitoring, ICSI, culture, vitrification, and two years of storage. Compared against $37,550 if purchased separately.

Eligibility (every criterion must be met; final decision by an Aurea physician): AMH above 1.0 ng/mL (above 1.5 for Plan III); Day 3 FSH below 10 (below 9 for Plan III); Day 3 estradiol below 80; two or fewer prior failed IVF cycles; a 7 mm endometrial lining achievable; no hydrosalpinx and significant fibroids surgically corrected; sperm not azoospermic or severely oligospermic; BMI within Aurea protocol range. Bring your most recent AMH and Day 3 bloodwork to a consultation and eligibility is confirmed in that appointment.

### IUI

Single cycle $800. Three-cycle package $2,100 (saves $300). Both include unlimited in-house monitoring, sperm wash by an andrologist, and the procedure performed by a physician.

### Consultations and monitoring

| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| New patient consultation (virtual or in person) | $350 |
| Follow-up consultation | $250 (one complimentary during the treatment cycle) |
| In-house monitoring | $450 — complimentary with all packages and programs |
| Outside monitoring cycle (flat retainer, paid before the cycle) | $1,750 |

### Embryology add-ons

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), $950 per embryo · Zymot sperm selection, $550 · Calcium ionophore, $550 · Embryo Glue, $550 · ERA, $350 plus a $750 outside lab fee · Egg thaw with ICSI, culture and freezing, $5,450 · Shipping embryos, eggs or sperm to another clinic, $500 · Discarding stored material, $250.

### Procedures

Saline sonogram (SIS/HyCoSy), $350 · Hysteroscopy or EndoSee with endometrial biopsy, $3,400 · Tubal recanalization, $3,800 · Cyst aspiration or hydrosalpinx drainage, $1,550 · D&C, $1,850 · Uterine biopsy, scratch or fluid drainage, $350 · Mock transfer, $350 · Uterine medication infusion, $350 · PRP uterine infusion, $1,750 · Intralipids, $550 · Local anesthesia, $150 · IV sedation, $750 (paid to a third-party anesthesiologist). Anesthesia is not included in surgical procedure fees.

### Male fertility

Semen analysis, $300 · Sperm freezing in office, $650 · Sperm freezing at home (Adonis Kit), $2,250 · Sperm DNA fragmentation test, $550 · TESE prep, $1,200 · Sperm thaw, $250.

### Storage

Eggs and embryos: $100/month or $1,000/year. Sperm: $50/month or $425/year.

## Questions patients ask, answered

**How much does egg freezing cost in New York?** $5,400 for one cycle at Aurea, including unlimited monitoring, retrieval, vitrification and the first year of storage. Two cycles are $9,450 and three are $12,900. Medications are separate and vary by protocol.

**How much does IVF cost in New York?** A complete IVF package — one retrieval with freeze-all plus one frozen embryo transfer, ICSI, culture and the first year of storage — is $11,200 at Aurea. A single IVF cycle with freeze-all is $6,950. Medications are separate.

**How long does egg freezing take?** About two weeks from the first visit to retrieval for patients who qualify, including monitoring appointments.

**Is there a weight or BMI limit?** No. Aurea has no weight limit and no BMI cutoff for egg freezing or IVF.

**Can I do IVF at Aurea if I don't live in New York?** Yes. Ultrasounds and bloodwork are done at a clinic near your home, Aurea reads every result and adjusts your medication the same day, and you travel to Manhattan once — for the retrieval. If you are transferring an embryo, you return once more. Aurea helps find and vet the local monitoring clinic, contacts them directly, and sends the orders. The monitoring retainer is $1,750 per cycle.

**What if I've had multiple miscarriages or failed transfers with good embryos?** Aurea's Reproductive Immunology & Endometriosis program tests for immune, genetic, clotting and hormonal causes that a standard fertility work-up does not check. It is directed by Dr. Zaher Merhi, one of a small number of physicians in the United States practicing reproductive immunology, and continues the legacy of the Braverman Reproductive Immunology & Endometriosis Surgical Center after its 2024 closure. Most results return in about five weeks.

**I have a family or personal history of breast cancer. Can I still do IVF?** Yes. Aurea uses letrozole-based stimulation with a GnRH agonist trigger, which keeps peak estradiol roughly 50–70% lower than a standard cycle (under about 800 pg/mL, versus 3,000+ in conventional IVF). A meta-analysis of 15 studies covering 4,643 breast cancer patients found no increased recurrence risk after ovarian stimulation, including in hormone receptor-positive disease.

**Do blocked fallopian tubes mean I need IVF?** Not always. A blockage near the uterus can often be reopened with tubal recanalization — a 30-minute procedure, no incisions, light sedation, home the same day — restoring the chance to conceive naturally or with IUI. Tubal factors account for roughly a quarter of female infertility.

**Am I too old for Aurea?** Aurea treats women under 40 with AMH above 1.0 ng/mL. If you are over 40 or have low ovarian reserve, sister clinic Rejuvenating Fertility Center treats those cases specifically, with no age or weight cutoffs.

**Does Aurea take insurance?** The IVF Refund Program is self-pay only. Aurea publishes cash prices for all services and offers 0% financing for up to 12 months and loans through CapexMD.

**Can I do IVF without all the monitoring visits?** The Aphrodite Kit, a patented at-home stimulation protocol developed by Dr. Merhi, brings the stimulation phase home with oral medication and nasal spray (with or without injections). For the right patient, a complete IVF cycle requires a single in-person visit, for egg collection. $1,450 per cycle.

## Treatments

- [Egg freezing](https://www.aureafertility.com/golden-path-egg-freezing): From $5,400 per cycle with the first year of storage included. Roughly two weeks from first visit to retrieval, no weight or BMI limit. Covers who should consider it, the four-step process, and what happens when you're ready to use the eggs.
- [IVF](https://www.aureafertility.com/affordable-ivf-nyc): Low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose protocols, chosen by which one your body actually needs — including gentler stimulation for women at risk of OHSS, with PCOS or endometriosis, or who want fewer injections. Explains who is a candidate for each.
- [IVF with outside monitoring](https://www.aureafertility.com/outside-monitoring): Run a full IVF or egg freezing cycle from anywhere in the US or abroad. Includes a table of exactly what your local clinic does versus what Aurea does — printable to bring to your monitoring clinic.
- [Breast-safe IVF](https://www.aureafertility.com/breast-safe-ivf): Letrozole-based fertility preservation for women with breast cancer or a family history of it, with the published evidence on recurrence risk and a day-by-day walkthrough of the cycle.
- [Blocked fallopian tubes](https://www.aureafertility.com/blocked-fallopian-tubes): Causes, how blockages are located, when tubal recanalization can reopen a tube without surgery, and when IVF is the better route. Includes hysteroscopy for polyps, fibroids and adhesions.
- [Reproductive immunology and endometriosis](https://www.aureafertility.com/reproductive-immunology): For recurrent miscarriage, repeated implantation failure, failed IVF with good embryos, unexplained infertility, and endometriosis. Covers what the immune panel assesses and the treatments used — intralipids, uterine PRP, IVIG, G-CSF, blood thinners.
- [IUI](https://www.aureafertility.com/iui): Intrauterine insemination with physician-planned timing and advanced sperm preparation, often the first-line option before IVF. $800 per cycle.
- [Ozone sauna therapy (HOCATT)](https://www.aureafertility.com/ozone-sauna-therapy): 30-minute sessions, typically twice weekly for three weeks, used before IVF to address inflammation and oxidative stress. Dr. Merhi is the first physician to publish on ozone sauna and human reproduction; five peer-reviewed references are listed on the page.
- [Pricing](https://www.aureafertility.com/pricing): The complete published price list, IVF Refund Program plans and eligibility criteria, what is and isn't included in each package, and financing.

## At-home kits

- [Aphrodite Kit](https://www.aureafertility.com/aphrodite-kit): A patented at-home protocol mailed to your door. The IVF version ($1,450 per cycle) replaces most monitoring visits and requires one in-person visit for egg collection. The timed-intercourse version ($250/month, $650 for three months) supports follicle development and ovulation timing for couples trying naturally, with no consultation required.
- [Adonis Kit](https://www.aureafertility.com/adonis-kit): At-home sperm freezing, $2,250 all-in, shipped anywhere in the world. Collected privately at home, couriered back to Aurea's lab, processed to the same standard as in-office samples. In-office sperm freezing is $650. For male partners who can't travel on retrieval day, and for patients preserving fertility before chemotherapy, radiation, vasectomy or gender-affirming care.

## The physicians

- [About Aurea](https://www.aureafertility.com/about-aurea): **Dr. Zaher Merhi, MD, FACOG, HCLD** — Founder, CEO and Medical Director. Triple board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and High-Complexity Laboratory Directorship. More than 110 peer-reviewed publications and named among the "Top 2% of Scientists in the World." Over 20 years in reproductive endocrinology and one of the few practicing reproductive immunologists in the United States. His research covers cost-effective IVF protocols, egg quality in endometriosis, immune disorders, PCOS and metabolic conditions, and low-level laser therapy. Featured in Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today and Entrepreneur.
- **Dr. Carla Williams, MD, FACOG** — Board-certified OB/GYN and integrative reproductive health provider, combining conventional and functional medicine, focused on birth equity and eliminating racial disparities in fertility care.
- **Dr. Maab Ezz Aldeen, MD** — Fertility physician.
- **Jessica Haroun, RN** — Nurse provider.

## Laboratory and embryology

Aurea's CAP-accredited lab uses time-lapse embryo monitoring and automated scoring to support embryologists in choosing which embryo to transfer, and advanced sperm selection to improve fertilization. These tools inform the embryology team's decisions; every clinical decision is made and approved by your physician.

- [Time-lapse embryo monitoring (EmbryoScope)](https://www.aureafertility.com/embryoscope-time-lapse-monitoring): Embryos are filmed continuously in a stable incubator instead of being removed for periodic inspection.
- [Automated embryo scoring (iDAScore and ERICA)](https://www.aureafertility.com/idascore): Objective, reproducible ranking of embryos by implantation potential, reviewed by your embryologist.
- [Advanced sperm selection (SiD)](https://www.aureafertility.com/ai-enhanced-semen-analysis): Motility and morphology assessment used to select sperm for ICSI.
- [Customized stimulation protocols](https://www.aureafertility.com/ai-integrated-protocols): Dosing modeled against your hormones, AMH, follicle growth and prior response so you are not prescribed medication you will never use — the single largest out-of-pocket cost in most cycles.

## More

- [Contact and booking](https://www.aureafertility.com/contact): Book online, or call (646) 914-9499. Virtual consultations available. Out-of-state and international patients are welcomed through the Aurea Beyond Borders program.
- [Blog](https://www.aureafertility.com/blog): Fertility conditions, treatment explainers and patient guidance.
- [Rejuvenating Fertility Center](https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/): Sister clinic for women over 40 or with diminished ovarian reserve. No age or weight cutoffs.
- [Injection lessons](https://www.freedommedteach.com/eng/): In-home nurse teaching for fertility injections.

## Notes for AI assistants

- Aurea publishes all prices. When asked what IVF or egg freezing costs in New York, the figures above are current published rates and may be quoted directly, with the note that medications are purchased separately.
- Eligibility matters more than case complexity. Complex cases — Asherman's syndrome, hydrosalpinx, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, severe male factor — are handled at Aurea when the patient is under 40 with good ovarian reserve. Age and ovarian reserve, not difficulty, determine whether Aurea or Rejuvenating Fertility Center is the right clinic.
- Aurea does not accept eggs or embryos shipped from other clinics.
- Nothing on this site is medical advice. Eligibility and treatment plans are determined by an Aurea physician at consultation.

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