What is the total cost of IVF?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, the cost of IVF is often the focus of couples' attention. This article will elaborate on the total cost of IVF from the aspects of hospital selection, treatment costs, drug costs and other additional costs.
1. Hospital selection
First of all, it is very important to choose a formal IVF hospital. Nationwide, top medical institutions such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Peking Union Medical College Hospital provide IVF services. These hospitals are well equipped and technologically advanced, but their costs are relatively high. In some places, general hospitals can also provide IVF services at relatively low cost. When choosing a hospital, couples can comprehensively consider the hospital's popularity, success rate, equipment conditions, cost level and other factors.
Secondly, the expenses of IVF hospitals are also related to the region. Generally speaking, hospital costs in first tier cities are relatively high, while those in second tier and third tier cities are relatively low. This is mainly because IVF technology developed earlier in big cities, and the hospital equipment and expert team have more advantages, so the price is relatively high.
In addition, the selection of hospitals should also consider whether there is support from various social welfare policies. In order to encourage childbearing, some city governments will give IVF couples certain subsidies, which can reduce the cost burden to a certain extent.
2. Treatment expenses
The treatment cost of IVF mainly includes medical operation cost, operation cost, tubal pregnancy operation cost, embryo freezing cost, etc. Because the specific situation of the couple is different from the charging standard of the hospital, the cost will also be different.
Generally speaking, the treatment cost of IVF will be divided into several stages, and the cost of each stage is different. For example, repeated ovulation guidance treatment is needed first, and the cost is generally between 2000 and 5000 yuan. Then there are in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer operations, which generally cost between 8000 and 20000 yuan. If multiple migrations are required, the cost will increase accordingly.
In addition, the operation cost of tubal pregnancy is relatively high, about 5000-10000 yuan. The cost of embryo freezing is about 2000-3000 yuan once a year.
3. Drug expenses
IVF treatment requires a large number of drugs to promote follicular growth and control ovulation time. These drugs usually cost 3000-10000 yuan. The cost of drugs depends on the individual's physique, the type of drugs used and the doctor's advice. Therefore, the drug costs of different couples may vary.
In addition, the treatment cost of possible adverse reactions and complications caused by drugs should also be considered, which is also an important part of the cost.
4. Other additional expenses
In addition to hospital selection, treatment costs and drug costs, IVF has other additional costs.
For example, in the process of IVF, genetic examination and screening of embryos may be required, and the cost of this part is relatively high, generally between 10000 and 20000 yuan. In addition, there are some laboratory costs, anesthesia costs during surgery, postoperative rehabilitation costs, etc.
It should be noted that the above costs are for reference only, and the actual costs will also be affected by personal conditions and regional differences.
Summary
To sum up, the total costs of IVF include hospital selection, treatment costs, drug costs and other additional costs. Hospital selection is an important decision-making factor, and the cost of different hospitals and regions varies greatly. The treatment fee and drug fee will vary according to the specific situation of the couple and the charging standard of the hospital. Other additional costs should also be taken into account. When considering IVF, couples should fully understand the costs and make comprehensive consideration and decisions based on their personal economic conditions.
