Is the second generation of IVF more expensive than natural pregnancy?
The second generation of IVF babies refers to the babies born through in vitro fertilization (IVF), and their parents or one of them is also a IVF baby. Compared with natural pregnancy, the cost of IVF II is indeed higher. This article will elaborate on the cost of IVF II from four aspects: medical costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and the long-term impact of costs.
1. Medical expenses
The second generation of IVF babies need to use the professional equipment and technology of the hospital for assisted pregnancy, so the medical costs are high. A complete IVF second generation process usually includes multiple steps, such as ovulation induction, egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo implantation. The medical expenses may vary according to different hospitals and regions, but usually range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan.
In addition, if multiple attempts are required in the whole process, the medical expenses will further increase. In contrast, natural pregnancy does not require additional medical costs, so from this perspective, IVF II is indeed more expensive than natural pregnancy.
2. Drug expenses
The second generation of IVF babies need to use drugs to help produce multiple follicles in the process of ovulation promotion and egg retrieval and increase the probability of pregnancy. The cost of these drugs is relatively high, usually between tens of thousands to tens of thousands of yuan. Natural pregnancy does not require additional drug costs, so in this regard, the cost of IVF II is higher.
In addition, the use of drugs may cause adverse reactions, which requires further treatment, thus increasing medical costs. Therefore, because the second generation of IVF needs drug assistance, its overall cost also increases.
3. Auxiliary technology cost
In the second generation of IVF, some auxiliary technologies may be needed, such as artificial insemination, sperm freezing, etc. The use of these technologies will incur costs and further increase the total cost of IVF II. In contrast, natural pregnancy does not require these assistive technologies, so the cost of IVF II is higher in this regard.
In addition, some hospitals also provide some auxiliary technologies to increase the probability of pregnancy, such as embryo selection, embryo gene detection, etc. These technologies also require additional costs and further increase the cost of IVF II.
4. Long term impact of expenses
The cost of IVF II is not only limited to various costs during the treatment period, but also has an impact on its long-term life. For example, the high cost of the second generation of IVF babies may lead to an increase in the family's financial burden, affecting the quality of life and well-being.
In addition, the cost of the second generation of IVF babies may also bring pressure on their subsequent education, medical care and other aspects. These costs will continue to exist and will impose a long-term financial burden on families. In contrast, naturally conceived children do not have similar cost pressures.
Summary
In conclusion, from the four aspects of medical costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and the long-term impact of costs, the cost of IVF II is significantly higher than that of natural pregnancy. The cost of IVF II is relatively high because it involves many aspects, including medical care, drugs and auxiliary technology. In addition, the cost of the second generation of IVF also has a long-term impact on the family's economic status and subsequent education, medical care and other aspects.
Therefore, for couples planning to carry out the second generation of IVF, it is necessary to fully consider the cost factors and make wise decisions.
