What does the price of third-generation IVF include?
IVF technology is a complex assisted reproductive technology, which is a hope for couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, the price of three generations of IVF is a matter of great concern to many couples. So, what does the price of three generations of IVF include? The following is a detailed description of medical expenses, drug expenses, testing expenses and auxiliary expenses.
1、 Medical expenses
The medical cost of the third generation IVF is one of the most important costs in the whole process. Medical expenses include outpatient fees, operation fees and relevant examination fees of doctors. First of all, couples need to carry out preliminary consultation and examination, including semen analysis, women's endometrial examination, tubal fluid permeability test, etc. The cost of these examinations varies from hospital to hospital, and generally ranges from several hundred dollars to one thousand dollars.
Secondly, the operation cost of IVF mainly refers to the operation of taking eggs and transferring fertilized embryos. These two operations are usually performed in the same cycle, and the cost of the operation is generally between thousands and tens of thousands of dollars. The specific price varies depending on the equipment and technology of different hospitals. In addition, doctors will carry out follow-up visits and examinations according to the actual situation, and these costs also need to be taken into account.
In general, medical expenses are an important part of the three generations of IVF, involving communication, examination and surgery with professional doctors. Therefore, appropriate hospitals and doctors should be selected according to individual conditions.
2、 Drug expenses
In the process of three generations of IVF, drug costs are also an indispensable part. Ovulation promoting drugs are necessary to promote follicular growth and control ovulation, and their prices vary according to the types and doses of drugs. Generally speaking, the cost of drugs ranges from several thousand to ten thousand dollars. In addition, some auxiliary drugs, such as progesterone before embryo transfer, will also be involved, and these drugs also need to incur costs.
In addition, the drug cost also includes the channel cost of obtaining drugs, that is, purchase from the pharmacy or through the hospital's own pharmacy. Generally speaking, couples can choose appropriate channels to purchase drugs according to the doctor's suggestions, and choose pharmacies or pharmacies with high reputation and moderate prices.
3、 Testing expenses
In the process of three generations of IVF, testing costs are also an indispensable expense. The testing costs include the testing of the couple's genes and genetic disease risks, genetic testing of embryos and other related testing costs. The level of testing cost is related to the complexity and technical level of the required testing items. Generally speaking, the testing cost will be between thousands and tens of thousands of yuan.
It is worth mentioning that the testing costs may also vary according to the policies of different hospitals. Some hospitals may provide some free or preferential testing items, and couples need to know more about them when choosing hospitals.
4、 Ancillary expenses
In addition to medical costs, drug costs and testing costs, couples will also have some ancillary costs in the process of carrying out third-generation IVF. These expenses include the payment of medical insurance, hospitalization expenses (if necessary), transportation expenses, food expenses, etc. These costs vary from person to person and family to family, and couples need to make reasonable estimates and preparations according to their actual conditions.
Summary
To sum up, the prices of three generations of IVF include medical expenses, drug expenses, testing expenses and auxiliary expenses. Medical expenses are one of the most important expenses in the whole process, including outpatient fees, surgery fees and related examination fees. Drug costs involve ovulation promoting drugs and auxiliary drugs. Testing costs include gene and genetic disease risk testing and embryo genetic testing. In addition, auxiliary expenses such as medical insurance payment, hospitalization expenses, transportation expenses and board expenses should also be considered. Therefore, when choosing the third generation IVF, couples should fully consider all kinds of expenses and choose the appropriate hospital and doctor according to their personal conditions.
