How much does a test tube baby cost?
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve fertility through artificial assisted reproduction technology. This process involves many costs, including medical examination, drug costs, surgery costs, and post natal care and guardianship costs. The following will elaborate on how much test tube babies need to spend at a time from four aspects.
1. Medical examination expenses
The first step of IVF is to carry out various medical examinations to ensure that the physical conditions of the couple are suitable for artificial assisted reproduction. These medical examinations include but are not limited to blood examination, ultrasonic examination, endocrine hormone determination, etc. The cost of medical examination varies according to different hospitals and specific examination items, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of yuan.
In China, large general hospitals such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Jiaotong University Children's Hospital all provide IVF services, and have professional medical inspection equipment and technical teams, but the corresponding costs will be relatively high.
2. Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of drugs are needed to regulate the physiological cycle of women and promote the development of eggs. These drugs account for a large proportion of the total cost of IVF. According to the individual differences of women and the diagnosis results, the type and quantity of drugs to be used will also be different.
Generally speaking, the cost of drugs ranges from thousands to 10000 yuan, which is related to the type of drugs used and the course of treatment. At the same time, drug costs may vary depending on whether drugs are imported or not.
3. Operation expenses
The operation cost of IVF usually includes in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. In the process of in vitro fertilization, women need to be stimulated to ovulate and take eggs, which are combined with sperm in vitro to form fertilized eggs. Embryo transfer is the implantation of a fertilized egg into a woman's uterus to help her baby mature.
The operation cost mainly includes the cost of the operation itself and the cost of equipment and consumables used. The cost varies from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan depending on the hospital, geographical location and technology used.
4. Postnatal care and guardianship costs
The cost of IVF not only includes the medical expenses required for the implementation of IVF, but also includes the cost of care and guardianship after the birth of the baby. IVF babies may need the care of professional nurses, and infants may have a high risk and need continuous monitoring. These fees are usually determined by the charging standard for the relevant services provided by the hospital.
In general, the amount of money spent on IVF at a time varies according to the hospital, geographical location, doctor's experience and technology, and the type and quantity of drugs needed. The total cost ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. Therefore, couples should know the charging standards of medical institutions in advance and make adequate financial preparations before IVF.
Summary
How much does IVF need to spend at a time is a complex issue, involving medical examination, drug costs, surgery costs, and post natal care and guardianship costs. The cost varies in different stages and hospitals, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. Couples should fully understand the relevant costs and make financial preparations before IVF.
