How much money is needed for IVF
Test tube baby technology is a highly complex medical means, involving multiple stages of diagnosis, treatment and infant cultivation, so it requires certain capital investment. The following will elaborate on the funds needed for IVF from four aspects: medical costs, drug costs, assisted reproduction costs and post care costs.
1. Medical expenses
The medical expenses of IVF mainly include diagnosis expenses and treatment expenses. The first is the cost of diagnosis. Before choosing IVF, couples need to carry out a series of tests, including women's ovarian function tests and men's sperm quality tests. These tests cost about 2000 yuan to 5000 yuan. The second is the cost of treatment, including the cost of ovarian stimulation drugs, the cost of ovum retrieval surgery, and the cost of implantation surgery. These costs are usually between 20000 and 60000 yuan.
In China, some well-known hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Children's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, provide IVF medical services, which are usually priced higher. The price of different hospitals may be different, so when choosing a hospital, couples need to take into account the reputation, professional level, cost and other factors of the hospital.
2. Drug expenses
Ovarian stimulation drugs are an essential part of IVF treatment, which are used to promote ovarian development and ovulation. Such drugs usually need to be used for several weeks, so the cost is relatively high. The prices of different types and doses of drugs are also different, generally between several thousand yuan and ten thousand yuan. In addition, other auxiliary drugs, such as luteinizing hormone, may be needed during IVF treatment, and the cost of these drugs should also be taken into account.
3. Assisted reproduction costs
In addition to medical and drug costs, IVF assisted reproduction costs also need to be considered. For example, the IVF technology commonly used in IVF treatment requires the use of microscope, petri dish, incubator and other equipment, which may require additional purchase or lease at a high cost. In addition, IVF treatment may also require the use of cryopreservation of embryos, which also requires certain costs.
In addition to technical costs, assisted reproduction may also involve the costs of cesarean section that may be required in the process of baby delivery.
4. Post care expenses
The success rate of IVF is not 100%, and sometimes it may take several attempts to succeed. Therefore, couples also need to take into account the cost of late care that may be brought about by multiple treatments. This includes the cost of baby custody, feeding, care, etc. At the same time, IVF babies may need to undergo various examinations and vaccinations after birth, and these costs also need to be considered in advance.
In general, the amount of money that IVF needs to invest is quite large. Medical costs, drug costs, assisted reproduction costs and post care costs need to be taken into account. When choosing hospitals and treatment plans, couples need to fully understand and consider their own economic situation and make rational decisions.
