How much is the expense of IVF?
Test tube baby is a way for many infertile couples to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, with the development of technology and the improvement of diagnosis and treatment methods, the cost of a test tube baby is gradually increasing. This article will elaborate on the one-time expenditure of IVF from four aspects: medical expenses, surgery expenses, auxiliary treatment expenses and drug expenses.
medical expense
Test tube babies need to be carried out in professional hospitals. In domestic first-class hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, the medical expenses are relatively high. First of all, the medical expenses include the initial diagnosis and examination, which usually cost between 500 and 1000 yuan. Next, a series of medical examinations are required, such as blood examination, physical examination, gynecological examination, etc. These fees vary from 1000 yuan to 3000 yuan depending on hospitals and projects. In addition, in the whole process of IVF, it is also necessary to monitor the follicular development and endometrial thickness, and the cost of each monitoring is about 300-500 yuan. These medical expenses are relatively fixed, but may vary depending on regions and hospitals.
Operation expenses
The main operations of IVF are egg retrieval and embryo transfer. The ovum retrieval operation is to remove the ovum through the ovarian puncture technology under the guidance of ultrasound. This operation needs to be carried out under painless conditions, and the cost of the operation is about 5000-10000 yuan. The embryo transfer operation is to place qualified embryos into the uterus. This operation is relatively simple, and the cost is between 3000-8000 yuan. The operation cost mainly depends on the hospital's pricing and the doctor's experience.
Auxiliary treatment expenses
In the process of IVF, some auxiliary treatments may be needed, such as in vitro fertilization, embryo freezing, embryo culture, etc. The cost of IVF is about 5000-8000 yuan, while the cost of embryo freezing and embryo culture is 3000-5000 yuan. These costs are usually calculated on a per visit basis, and the need for adjuvant treatment should be determined according to the actual situation.
Drug expenses
IVF needs to use a series of ovulation promoting drugs, including gonadotropin, luteinizing hormone, etc. The cost of these drugs varies according to the treatment plan and individual differences, but usually ranges from 5000 to 10000 yuan. Drug costs account for a large proportion in IVF, so it is necessary to make a budget in advance.
To sum up, the cost of a test tube baby is about 20000 to 30000 yuan. The specific cost is also affected by many factors, such as the level of the region, the hospital and the complexity of the treatment plan. Therefore, it is necessary to make comprehensive economic preparations in advance for IVF, and take full account of possible cost changes under different circumstances.
